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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.44, 723.96 and 358.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.44, 723.96 and 358.60 is: 495.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.44 : 723.96 = 358.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.44/723.96 = 358.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.44x = 723.96 × 358.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.44x = 259,612.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,612.06/524.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.03

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