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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.68, 724.07 and 377.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.68, 724.07 and 377.93 is: 521.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.68 : 724.07 = 377.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.68/724.07 = 377.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.68x = 724.07 × 377.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.68x = 273,650.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,650.53/524.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.56

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