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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.46, 784.67 and 361.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.46, 784.67 and 361.65 is: 541.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.46 : 784.67 = 361.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.46/784.67 = 361.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.46x = 784.67 × 361.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.46x = 283,774.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,774.10/524.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.08

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