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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.26, 723.29 and 376.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.26, 723.29 and 376.84 is: 519.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.26 : 723.29 = 376.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.26/723.29 = 376.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.26x = 723.29 × 376.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.26x = 272,564.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,564.60/524.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.90

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