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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.10, 785.04 and 340.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.10, 785.04 and 340.68 is: 510.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.10 : 785.04 = 340.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.10/785.04 = 340.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.10x = 785.04 × 340.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.10x = 267,447.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,447.43/524.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.30

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