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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.38, 786.84 and 371.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.38, 786.84 and 371.30 is: 557.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.38 : 786.84 = 371.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.38/786.84 = 371.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.38x = 786.84 × 371.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.38x = 292,153.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,153.69/524.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.14

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