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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.64, 723.06 and 384.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.64, 723.06 and 384.55 is: 529.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.64 : 723.06 = 384.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.64/723.06 = 384.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.64x = 723.06 × 384.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.64x = 278,052.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,052.72/524.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.99

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