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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.42, 724.07 and 377.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.42, 724.07 and 377.10 is: 520.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.42 : 724.07 = 377.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.42/724.07 = 377.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.42x = 724.07 × 377.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.42x = 273,046.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,046.80/524.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.66

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