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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.32, 723.18 and 358.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.32, 723.18 and 358.36 is: 494.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.32 : 723.18 = 358.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.32/723.18 = 358.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.32x = 723.18 × 358.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.32x = 259,158.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,158.78/524.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.28

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