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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.98, 786.41 and 341.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.98, 786.41 and 341.82 is: 512.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.98 : 786.41 = 341.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.98/786.41 = 341.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.98x = 786.41 × 341.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.98x = 268,810.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,810.67/524.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.04

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