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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.70, 786.65 and 361.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.70, 786.65 and 361.89 is: 542.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.70 : 786.65 = 361.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.70/786.65 = 361.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.70x = 786.65 × 361.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.70x = 284,678.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,678.96/524.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.56

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