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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.66, 723.77 and 407.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.66, 723.77 and 407.41 is: 562.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.66 : 723.77 = 407.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.66/723.77 = 407.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.66x = 723.77 × 407.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.66x = 294,868.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,868.82/524.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.02

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