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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.96, 786.21 and 292.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.96, 786.21 and 292.70 is: 439.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.96 : 786.21 = 292.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.96/786.21 = 292.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.96x = 786.21 × 292.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.96x = 230,122.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,122.20/523.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.20

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