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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.07, 723.53 and 393.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.07, 723.53 and 393.66 is: 543.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.07 : 723.53 = 393.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.07/723.53 = 393.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.07x = 723.53 × 393.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.07x = 284,825.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,825.80/524.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.49

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