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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.54, 723.71 and 338.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.54, 723.71 and 338.09 is: 466.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.54 : 723.71 = 338.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.54/723.71 = 338.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.54x = 723.71 × 338.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.54x = 244,679.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,679.11/524.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.47

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