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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.31, 723.41 and 358.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.31, 723.41 and 358.57 is: 494.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.31 : 723.41 = 358.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.31/723.41 = 358.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.31x = 723.41 × 358.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.31x = 259,393.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,393.58/524.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.74

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