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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.85, 722.19 and 510.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.85, 722.19 and 510.49 is: 702.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.85 : 722.19 = 510.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.85/722.19 = 510.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.85x = 722.19 × 510.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.85x = 368,670.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,670.77/524.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.43

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