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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.68, 724.20 and 358.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.68, 724.20 and 358.96 is: 495.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.68 : 724.20 = 358.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.68/724.20 = 358.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.68x = 724.20 × 358.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.68x = 259,958.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,958.83/524.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.46

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