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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.84, 723.06 and 377.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.84, 723.06 and 377.21 is: 519.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.84 : 723.06 = 377.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.84/723.06 = 377.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.84x = 723.06 × 377.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.84x = 272,747.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,747.27/524.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.68

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