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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.02, 722.68 and 347.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.02, 722.68 and 347.14 is: 478.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.02 : 722.68 = 347.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.02/722.68 = 347.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.02x = 722.68 × 347.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.02x = 250,871.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,871.14/524.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.74

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