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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.05, 721.93 and 346.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.05, 721.93 and 346.05 is: 477.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.05 : 721.93 = 346.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.05/721.93 = 346.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.05x = 721.93 × 346.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.05x = 249,820.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,820.27/523.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.62

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