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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.30, 785.73 and 387.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.30, 785.73 and 387.41 is: 580.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.30 : 785.73 = 387.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.30/785.73 = 387.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.30x = 785.73 × 387.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.30x = 304,399.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,399.66/524.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.58

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