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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.28, 723.84 and 376.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.28, 723.84 and 376.80 is: 520.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.28 : 723.84 = 376.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.28/723.84 = 376.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.28x = 723.84 × 376.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.28x = 272,742.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,742.91/524.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.22

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