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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.88, 724.62 and 359.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.88, 724.62 and 359.34 is: 496.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.88 : 724.62 = 359.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.88/724.62 = 359.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.88x = 724.62 × 359.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.88x = 260,384.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,384.95/524.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.08

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