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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.48, 723.03 and 358.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.48, 723.03 and 358.43 is: 494.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.48 : 723.03 = 358.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.48/723.03 = 358.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.48x = 723.03 × 358.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.48x = 259,150.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,150.68/524.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.11

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