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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.55, 723.55 and 347.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.55, 723.55 and 347.46 is: 479.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.55 : 723.55 = 347.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.55/723.55 = 347.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.55x = 723.55 × 347.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.55x = 251,404.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,404.68/524.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.28

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