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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.14, 784.67 and 367.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.14, 784.67 and 367.42 is: 550.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.14 : 784.67 = 367.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.14/784.67 = 367.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.14x = 784.67 × 367.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.14x = 288,298.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,298.92/524.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.04

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