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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.48, 723.28 and 347.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.48, 723.28 and 347.16 is: 478.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.48 : 723.28 = 347.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.48/723.28 = 347.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.48x = 723.28 × 347.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.48x = 251,093.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,093.88/524.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.75

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