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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.88, 724.94 and 349.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.88, 724.94 and 349.92 is: 483.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.88 : 724.94 = 349.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.88/724.94 = 349.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.88x = 724.94 × 349.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.88x = 253,671.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,671.00/524.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.29

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