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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.72, 788.16 and 362.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.72, 788.16 and 362.72 is: 544.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.72 : 788.16 = 362.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.72/788.16 = 362.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.72x = 788.16 × 362.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.72x = 285,881.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,881.40/524.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.83

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