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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.27, 723.52 and 347.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.27, 723.52 and 347.54 is: 479.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.27 : 723.52 = 347.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.27/723.52 = 347.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.27x = 723.52 × 347.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.27x = 251,450.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,450.40/524.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.62

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