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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.65, 724.95 and 377.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.65, 724.95 and 377.03 is: 520.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.65 : 724.95 = 377.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.65/724.95 = 377.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.65x = 724.95 × 377.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.65x = 273,324.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,324.27/524.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.97

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