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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.52, 724.14 and 367.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.52, 724.14 and 367.24 is: 507.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.52 : 724.14 = 367.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.52/724.14 = 367.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.52x = 724.14 × 367.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.52x = 265,933.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,933.17/524.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.00

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