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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.14, 720 and 375.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.14, 720 and 375.45 is: 516.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.14 : 720 = 375.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.14/720 = 375.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.14x = 720 × 375.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.14x = 270,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,324/523.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.73

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