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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.26, 723.90 and 394.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.26, 723.90 and 394.66 is: 544.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.26 : 723.90 = 394.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.26/723.90 = 394.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.26x = 723.90 × 394.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.26x = 285,694.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,694.37/524.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.95

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