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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.08, 723.30 and 377.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.08, 723.30 and 377.20 is: 520.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.08 : 723.30 = 377.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.08/723.30 = 377.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.08x = 723.30 × 377.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.08x = 272,828.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,828.76/524.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.59

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