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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.58, 724.14 and 367.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.58, 724.14 and 367.23 is: 506.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.58 : 724.14 = 367.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.58/724.14 = 367.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.58x = 724.14 × 367.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.58x = 265,928.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,928.65/524.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.94

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