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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.84, 786.16 and 387.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.84, 786.16 and 387.26 is: 581.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.84 : 786.16 = 387.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.84/786.16 = 387.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.84x = 786.16 × 387.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.84x = 304,443.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,443.43/523.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.17

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