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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.81, 786.65 and 342.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.81, 786.65 and 342.33 is: 513.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.81 : 786.65 = 342.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.81/786.65 = 342.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.81x = 786.65 × 342.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.81x = 269,292.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,292.18/524.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.13

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