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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.72, 787.37 and 342.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.72, 787.37 and 342.47 is: 513.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.72 : 787.37 = 342.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.72/787.37 = 342.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.72x = 787.37 × 342.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.72x = 269,644.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,644.95/524.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.89

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