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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.63, 724.19 and 350.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.63, 724.19 and 350.48 is: 483.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.63 : 724.19 = 350.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.63/724.19 = 350.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.63x = 724.19 × 350.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.63x = 253,808.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,808.74/524.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.79

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