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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.54, 724.20 and 338.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.54, 724.20 and 338.12 is: 466.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.54 : 724.20 = 338.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.54/724.20 = 338.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.54x = 724.20 × 338.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.54x = 244,866.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,866.50/524.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.82

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