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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.30, 785.12 and 387.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.30, 785.12 and 387.45 is: 580.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.30 : 785.12 = 387.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.30/785.12 = 387.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.30x = 785.12 × 387.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.30x = 304,192.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,192.81/524.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.19

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