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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.46, 723.45 and 347.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.46, 723.45 and 347.43 is: 479.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.46 : 723.45 = 347.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.46/723.45 = 347.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.46x = 723.45 × 347.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.46x = 251,348.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,348.23/524.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.25

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