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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.67, 724.05 and 314.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.67, 724.05 and 314.85 is: 434.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.67 : 724.05 = 314.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.67/724.05 = 314.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.67x = 724.05 × 314.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.67x = 227,967.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,967.14/524.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.50

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