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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.95, 786.51 and 387.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.95, 786.51 and 387.35 is: 580.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.95 : 786.51 = 387.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.95/786.51 = 387.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.95x = 786.51 × 387.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.95x = 304,653.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,653.67/524.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.35

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