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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.07, 722.66 and 349.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.07, 722.66 and 349.11 is: 481.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.07 : 722.66 = 349.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.07/722.66 = 349.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.07x = 722.66 × 349.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.07x = 252,286.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,286.09/524.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.40

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