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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.40, 723.24 and 369.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.40, 723.24 and 369.12 is: 509.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.40 : 723.24 = 369.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.40/723.24 = 369.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.40x = 723.24 × 369.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.40x = 266,962.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,962.35/524.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.08

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