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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.04, 722.48 and 384.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.04, 722.48 and 384.04 is: 529.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.04 : 722.48 = 384.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.04/722.48 = 384.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.04x = 722.48 × 384.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.04x = 277,461.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,461.22/524.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.47

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