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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.52, 724.17 and 358.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.52, 724.17 and 358.86 is: 495.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.52 : 724.17 = 358.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.52/724.17 = 358.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.52x = 724.17 × 358.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.52x = 259,875.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,875.65/524.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.45

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