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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.14, 721.76 and 348.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.14, 721.76 and 348.59 is: 480.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.14 : 721.76 = 348.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.14/721.76 = 348.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.14x = 721.76 × 348.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.14x = 251,592.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,592.97/523.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.93

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