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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.82, 785.74 and 292.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.82, 785.74 and 292.68 is: 439.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.82 : 785.74 = 292.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.82/785.74 = 292.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.82x = 785.74 × 292.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.82x = 229,970.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,970.38/523.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.03

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