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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.58, 724.19 and 384.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.58, 724.19 and 384.54 is: 530.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.58 : 724.19 = 384.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.58/724.19 = 384.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.58x = 724.19 × 384.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.58x = 278,480.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,480.02/524.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.86

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