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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.47, 785.01 and 387.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.47, 785.01 and 387.46 is: 579.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.47 : 785.01 = 387.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.47/785.01 = 387.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.47x = 785.01 × 387.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.47x = 304,159.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,159.97/524.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.94

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