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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.10, 723.43 and 358.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.10, 723.43 and 358.26 is: 494.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.10 : 723.43 = 358.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.10/723.43 = 358.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.10x = 723.43 × 358.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.10x = 259,171.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,171.52/524.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.51

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