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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.65, 724.03 and 314.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.65, 724.03 and 314.95 is: 434.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.65 : 724.03 = 314.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.65/724.03 = 314.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.65x = 724.03 × 314.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.65x = 228,033.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,033.25/524.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.64

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