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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.22, 723.65 and 385.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.22, 723.65 and 385.44 is: 532.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.22 : 723.65 = 385.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.22/723.65 = 385.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.22x = 723.65 × 385.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.22x = 278,921.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,921.73/524.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.07

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