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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.25, 723.27 and 358.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.25, 723.27 and 358.47 is: 494.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.25 : 723.27 = 358.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.25/723.27 = 358.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.25x = 723.27 × 358.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.25x = 259,270.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,270.60/524.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.56

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