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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.86, 786.24 and 359.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.86, 786.24 and 359.92 is: 539.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.86 : 786.24 = 359.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.86/786.24 = 359.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.86x = 786.24 × 359.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.86x = 282,984.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,984.48/524.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.16

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