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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.52, 724.44 and 337.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.52, 724.44 and 337.98 is: 466.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.52 : 724.44 = 337.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.52/724.44 = 337.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.52x = 724.44 × 337.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.52x = 244,846.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,846.23/524.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.80

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