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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.09, 722.34 and 336.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.09, 722.34 and 336.91 is: 465.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.09 : 722.34 = 336.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.09/722.34 = 336.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.09x = 722.34 × 336.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.09x = 243,363.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,363.57/523.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.24

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