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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.52, 724.78 and 376.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.52, 724.78 and 376.90 is: 520.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.52 : 724.78 = 376.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.52/724.78 = 376.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.52x = 724.78 × 376.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.52x = 273,166.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,166.83/524.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.79

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