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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.96, 784.68 and 369.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.96, 784.68 and 369.16 is: 552.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.96 : 784.68 = 369.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.96/784.68 = 369.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.96x = 784.68 × 369.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.96x = 289,672.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,672.47/523.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.85

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