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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.69, 787.04 and 341.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.69, 787.04 and 341.99 is: 512.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.69 : 787.04 = 341.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.69/787.04 = 341.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.69x = 787.04 × 341.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.69x = 269,159.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,159.81/524.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.99

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