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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.72, 722.52 and 413.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.72, 722.52 and 413.84 is: 569.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.72 : 722.52 = 413.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.72/722.52 = 413.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.72x = 722.52 × 413.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.72x = 299,007.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,007.68/524.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.84

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