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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.66, 786.27 and 379.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.66, 786.27 and 379.22 is: 568.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.66 : 786.27 = 379.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.66/786.27 = 379.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.66x = 786.27 × 379.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.66x = 298,169.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,169.31/524.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.31

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