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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.35, 722.61 and 376.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.35, 722.61 and 376.73 is: 519.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.35 : 722.61 = 376.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.35/722.61 = 376.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.35x = 722.61 × 376.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.35x = 272,227.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,227.96/524.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.17

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