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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.66, 723.81 and 347.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.66, 723.81 and 347.66 is: 479.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.66 : 723.81 = 347.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.66/723.81 = 347.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.66x = 723.81 × 347.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.66x = 251,639.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,639.78/524.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.62

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