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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.21, 786.34 and 432.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.21, 786.34 and 432.74 is: 649.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.21 : 786.34 = 432.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.21/786.34 = 432.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.21x = 786.34 × 432.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.21x = 340,280.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,280.77/524.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.13

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