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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.94, 788.97 and 387.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.94, 788.97 and 387.94 is: 584.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.94 : 788.97 = 387.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.94/788.97 = 387.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.94x = 788.97 × 387.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.94x = 306,073.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,073.02/523.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.18

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