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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.34, 722.79 and 376.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.34, 722.79 and 376.92 is: 519.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.34 : 722.79 = 376.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.34/722.79 = 376.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.34x = 722.79 × 376.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.34x = 272,434.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,434.01/524.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.58

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