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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.43, 724.04 and 347.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.43, 724.04 and 347.54 is: 479.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.43 : 724.04 = 347.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.43/724.04 = 347.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.43x = 724.04 × 347.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.43x = 251,632.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,632.93/524.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.82

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