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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.68, 786.30 and 331.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.68, 786.30 and 331.96 is: 497.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.68 : 786.30 = 331.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.68/786.30 = 331.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.68x = 786.30 × 331.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.68x = 261,020.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,020.15/524.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.48

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