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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.64, 724.37 and 347.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.64, 724.37 and 347.76 is: 480.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.64 : 724.37 = 347.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.64/724.37 = 347.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.64x = 724.37 × 347.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.64x = 251,905.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,905.17/524.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.15

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