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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.27, 723.74 and 377.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.27, 723.74 and 377.26 is: 520.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.27 : 723.74 = 377.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.27/723.74 = 377.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.27x = 723.74 × 377.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.27x = 273,034.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,034.46/524.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.79

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