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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.24, 784.68 and 379.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.24, 784.68 and 379.28 is: 567.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.24 : 784.68 = 379.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.24/784.68 = 379.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.24x = 784.68 × 379.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.24x = 297,613.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,613.43/524.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.70

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