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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.96, 724.02 and 384.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.96, 724.02 and 384.92 is: 530.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.96 : 724.02 = 384.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.96/724.02 = 384.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.96x = 724.02 × 384.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.96x = 278,689.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,689.78/524.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.88

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