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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.84, 786.15 and 358.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.84, 786.15 and 358.91 is: 538.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.84 : 786.15 = 358.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.84/786.15 = 358.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.84x = 786.15 × 358.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.84x = 282,157.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,157.10/523.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.63

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