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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.13, 784.90 and 340.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.13, 784.90 and 340.98 is: 510.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.13 : 784.90 = 340.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.13/784.90 = 340.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.13x = 784.90 × 340.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.13x = 267,635.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,635.20/524.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.63

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