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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.36, 784.92 and 385.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.36, 784.92 and 385.24 is: 576.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.36 : 784.92 = 385.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.36/784.92 = 385.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.36x = 784.92 × 385.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.36x = 302,382.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,382.58/524.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.67

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