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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.36, 723.12 and 349.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.36, 723.12 and 349.40 is: 481.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.36 : 723.12 = 349.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.36/723.12 = 349.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.36x = 723.12 × 349.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.36x = 252,658.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,658.13/524.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.84

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