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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.32, 795.84 and 524.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.32, 795.84 and 524.48 is: 724.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.32 : 795.84 = 524.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.32/795.84 = 524.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.32x = 795.84 × 524.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.32x = 417,402.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,402.16/576.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.25

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