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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.31, 786.20 and 341.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.31, 786.20 and 341.79 is: 512.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.31 : 786.20 = 341.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.31/786.20 = 341.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.31x = 786.20 × 341.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.31x = 268,713.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,713.59/524.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.51

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