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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.16, 722.35 and 384.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.16, 722.35 and 384.32 is: 529.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.16 : 722.35 = 384.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.16/722.35 = 384.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.16x = 722.35 × 384.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.16x = 277,613.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,613.55/524.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.64

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