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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.62, 722.72 and 366.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.62, 722.72 and 366.96 is: 505.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.62 : 722.72 = 366.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.62/722.72 = 366.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.62x = 722.72 × 366.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.62x = 265,208.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,208.44/524.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.52

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