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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.22, 723.12 and 347.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.22, 723.12 and 347.28 is: 479.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.22 : 723.12 = 347.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.22/723.12 = 347.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.22x = 723.12 × 347.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.22x = 251,125.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,125.11/524.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.05

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