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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.38, 724.13 and 338.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.38, 724.13 and 338.19 is: 467.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.38 : 724.13 = 338.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.38/724.13 = 338.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.38x = 724.13 × 338.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.38x = 244,891.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,891.83/524.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.01

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