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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.76, 723.28 and 358.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.76, 723.28 and 358.69 is: 494.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.76 : 723.28 = 358.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.76/723.28 = 358.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.76x = 723.28 × 358.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.76x = 259,430.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,430.59/524.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.38

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