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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.48, 785.15 and 359.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.48, 785.15 and 359.60 is: 538.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.48 : 785.15 = 359.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.48/785.15 = 359.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.48x = 785.15 × 359.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.48x = 282,338.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,338.14/524.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.32

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