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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.04, 785.32 and 292.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.04, 785.32 and 292.36 is: 438.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.04 : 785.32 = 292.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.04/785.32 = 292.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.04x = 785.32 × 292.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.04x = 229,596.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,596.16/524.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.13

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