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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.15, 785.15 and 369.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.15, 785.15 and 369.39 is: 553.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.15 : 785.15 = 369.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.15/785.15 = 369.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.15x = 785.15 × 369.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.15x = 290,026.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,026.56/524.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.33

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