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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.17, 785.04 and 341.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.17, 785.04 and 341.11 is: 510.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.17 : 785.04 = 341.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.17/785.04 = 341.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.17x = 785.04 × 341.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.17x = 267,784.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,784.99/524.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.87

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