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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.06, 786.23 and 307.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.06, 786.23 and 307.78 is: 461.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.06 : 786.23 = 307.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.06/786.23 = 307.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.06x = 786.23 × 307.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.06x = 241,985.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,985.87/524.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.75

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