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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.83, 787.13 and 379.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.83, 787.13 and 379.94 is: 569.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.83 : 787.13 = 379.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.83/787.13 = 379.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.83x = 787.13 × 379.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.83x = 299,062.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,062.17/524.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.83

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