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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.89, 786.18 and 370.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.89, 786.18 and 370.13 is: 555.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.89 : 786.18 = 370.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.89/786.18 = 370.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.89x = 786.18 × 370.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.89x = 290,984.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,984.87/523.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.43

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