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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.93, 724.61 and 350.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.93, 724.61 and 350.21 is: 483.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.93 : 724.61 = 350.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.93/724.61 = 350.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.93x = 724.61 × 350.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.93x = 253,765.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,765.67/524.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.43

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