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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.34, 785.70 and 380.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.34, 785.70 and 380.16 is: 569.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.34 : 785.70 = 380.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.34/785.70 = 380.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.34x = 785.70 × 380.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.34x = 298,691.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,691.71/524.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.65

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