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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.91, 723.98 and 501.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.91, 723.98 and 501.65 is: 691.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.91 : 723.98 = 501.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.91/723.98 = 501.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.91x = 723.98 × 501.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.91x = 363,182.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,182.20/524.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.89

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