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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.67, 724.02 and 314.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.67, 724.02 and 314.82 is: 434.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.67 : 724.02 = 314.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.67/724.02 = 314.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.67x = 724.02 × 314.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.67x = 227,935.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,935.98/524.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.44

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