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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.82, 723.96 and 350.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.82, 723.96 and 350.28 is: 483.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.82 : 723.96 = 350.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.82/723.96 = 350.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.82x = 723.96 × 350.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.82x = 253,588.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,588.71/524.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.19

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