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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.90, 725.30 and 377.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.90, 725.30 and 377.28 is: 521.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.90 : 725.30 = 377.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.90/725.30 = 377.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.90x = 725.30 × 377.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.90x = 273,639.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,639.30/524.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.32

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