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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.32, 786.74 and 371.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.32, 786.74 and 371.23 is: 557.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.32 : 786.74 = 371.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.32/786.74 = 371.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.32x = 786.74 × 371.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.32x = 292,061.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,061.49/524.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.03

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