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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.34, 732.58 and 524.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.34, 732.58 and 524.62 is: 719.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.34 : 732.58 = 524.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.34/732.58 = 524.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.34x = 732.58 × 524.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.34x = 384,323.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,323.50/534.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.25

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