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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.33, 1,173.50 and 349.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.33, 1,173.50 and 349.40 is: 524.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.33 : 1,173.50 = 349.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.33/1,173.50 = 349.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.33x = 1,173.50 × 349.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.33x = 410,015.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,015.91/782.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.10

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