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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.76, 787.95 and 363.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.76, 787.95 and 363.17 is: 545.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.76 : 787.95 = 363.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.76/787.95 = 363.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.76x = 787.95 × 363.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.76x = 286,155.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,155.86/524.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.31

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