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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.13, 722.88 and 366.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.13, 722.88 and 366.69 is: 505.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.13 : 722.88 = 366.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.13/722.88 = 366.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.13x = 722.88 × 366.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.13x = 265,072.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,072.87/524.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.74

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