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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.14, 786.86 and 338.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.14, 786.86 and 338.44 is: 508.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.14 : 786.86 = 338.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.14/786.86 = 338.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.14x = 786.86 × 338.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.14x = 266,303.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,303.82/524.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.08

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