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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.69, 722.91 and 347.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.69, 722.91 and 347.33 is: 478.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.69 : 722.91 = 347.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.69/722.91 = 347.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.69x = 722.91 × 347.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.69x = 251,088.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,088.33/524.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.55

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