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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.52, 723.92 and 373.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.52, 723.92 and 373.34 is: 515.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.52 : 723.92 = 373.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.52/723.92 = 373.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.52x = 723.92 × 373.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.52x = 270,268.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,268.29/524.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.27

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