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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.05, 722.13 and 336.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.05, 722.13 and 336.61 is: 464.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.05 : 722.13 = 336.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.05/722.13 = 336.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.05x = 722.13 × 336.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.05x = 243,076.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,076.18/523.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.73

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