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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.28, 787.12 and 339.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.28, 787.12 and 339.44 is: 509.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.28 : 787.12 = 339.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.28/787.12 = 339.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.28x = 787.12 × 339.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.28x = 267,180.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,180.01/524.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.61

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