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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.84, 724.05 and 338.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.84, 724.05 and 338.31 is: 466.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.84 : 724.05 = 338.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.84/724.05 = 338.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.84x = 724.05 × 338.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.84x = 244,953.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,953.36/524.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.72

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