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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.06, 785.40 and 369.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.06, 785.40 and 369.14 is: 553.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.06 : 785.40 = 369.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.06/785.40 = 369.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.06x = 785.40 × 369.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.06x = 289,922.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,922.56/524.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.22

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