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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.70, 724.32 and 384.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.70, 724.32 and 384.84 is: 531.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.70 : 724.32 = 384.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.70/724.32 = 384.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.70x = 724.32 × 384.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.70x = 278,747.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,747.31/524.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.25

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