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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.08, 723.48 and 349.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.08, 723.48 and 349.60 is: 482.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.08 : 723.48 = 349.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.08/723.48 = 349.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.08x = 723.48 × 349.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.08x = 252,928.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,928.61/524.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.61

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