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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.98, 786.70 and 361.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.98, 786.70 and 361.36 is: 541.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.98 : 786.70 = 361.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.98/786.70 = 361.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.98x = 786.70 × 361.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.98x = 284,281.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,281.91/524.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.51

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