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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.92, 786.03 and 341.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.92, 786.03 and 341.77 is: 511.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.92 : 786.03 = 341.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.92/786.03 = 341.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.92x = 786.03 × 341.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.92x = 268,641.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,641.47/524.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.78

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