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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.98, 784.40 and 359.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.98, 784.40 and 359.10 is: 537.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.98 : 784.40 = 359.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.98/784.40 = 359.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.98x = 784.40 × 359.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.98x = 281,676.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,676.24/523.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.57

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