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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.88, 724.08 and 350.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.88, 724.08 and 350.28 is: 483.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.88 : 724.08 = 350.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.88/724.08 = 350.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.88x = 724.08 × 350.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.88x = 253,630.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,630.74/524.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.22

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