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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.22, 721.83 and 413.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.22, 721.83 and 413.34 is: 569.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.22 : 721.83 = 413.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.22/721.83 = 413.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.22x = 721.83 × 413.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.22x = 298,361.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,361.21/524.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.15

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