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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.04, 785.64 and 331.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.04, 785.64 and 331.26 is: 496.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.04 : 785.64 = 331.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.04/785.64 = 331.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.04x = 785.64 × 331.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.04x = 260,251.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,251.11/524.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.62

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