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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.48, 785.50 and 380.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.48, 785.50 and 380.30 is: 569.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.48 : 785.50 = 380.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.48/785.50 = 380.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.48x = 785.50 × 380.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.48x = 298,720.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,720.77/524.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.56

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