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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.28, 723.11 and 384.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.28, 723.11 and 384.35 is: 530.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.28 : 723.11 = 384.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.28/723.11 = 384.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.28x = 723.11 × 384.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.28x = 277,927.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,927.33/524.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.11

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