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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.94, 785.08 and 277.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.94, 785.08 and 277.14 is: 415.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.94 : 785.08 = 277.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.94/785.08 = 277.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.94x = 785.08 × 277.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.94x = 217,575.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,575.69/523.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.27

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