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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.19, 722.76 and 358.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.19, 722.76 and 358.50 is: 494.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.19 : 722.76 = 358.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.19/722.76 = 358.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.19x = 722.76 × 358.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.19x = 259,109.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,109.46/524.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.30

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