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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.78, 723.63 and 358.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.78, 723.63 and 358.73 is: 494.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.78 : 723.63 = 358.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.78/723.63 = 358.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.78x = 723.63 × 358.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.78x = 259,588.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,588.23/524.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.66

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