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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.32, 723.25 and 358.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.32, 723.25 and 358.45 is: 494.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.32 : 723.25 = 358.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.32/723.25 = 358.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.32x = 723.25 × 358.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.32x = 259,248.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,248.96/524.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.45

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