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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.20, 723.06 and 368.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.20, 723.06 and 368.68 is: 508.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.20 : 723.06 = 368.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.20/723.06 = 368.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.20x = 723.06 × 368.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.20x = 266,577.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,577.76/524.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.54

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