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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.36, 784.91 and 377.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.36, 784.91 and 377.55 is: 565.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.36 : 784.91 = 377.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.36/784.91 = 377.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.36x = 784.91 × 377.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.36x = 296,340.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,340.88/524.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.15

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