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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.34, 786.38 and 361.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.34, 786.38 and 361.53 is: 542.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.34 : 786.38 = 361.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.34/786.38 = 361.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.34x = 786.38 × 361.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.34x = 284,298.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,298.15/524.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.20

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