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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.81, 724.39 and 350.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.81, 724.39 and 350.16 is: 483.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.81 : 724.39 = 350.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.81/724.39 = 350.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.81x = 724.39 × 350.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.81x = 253,650.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,650.78/524.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.32

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