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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.91, 786.00 and 341.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.91, 786.00 and 341.75 is: 511.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.91 : 786.00 = 341.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.91/786.00 = 341.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.91x = 786.00 × 341.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.91x = 268,618.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,618.75/524.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.74

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