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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.08, 1,173.90 and 350

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.08, 1,173.90 and 350 is: 524.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.08 : 1,173.90 = 350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.08/1,173.90 = 350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.08x = 1,173.90 × 350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.08x = 410,865.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,865.00/783.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.68

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