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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.92, 722.62 and 383.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.92, 722.62 and 383.88 is: 529.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.92 : 722.62 = 383.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.92/722.62 = 383.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.92x = 722.62 × 383.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.92x = 277,399.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,399.37/523.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.47

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