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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524, 786.18 and 379.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524, 786.18 and 379.46 is: 569.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524 : 786.18 = 379.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524/786.18 = 379.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524x = 786.18 × 379.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524x = 298,323.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,323.86/524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.32

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