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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.08, 721.84 and 336.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.08, 721.84 and 336.64 is: 464.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.08 : 721.84 = 336.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.08/721.84 = 336.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.08x = 721.84 × 336.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.08x = 243,000.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,000.22/523.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.56

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