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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.16, 720.50 and 375.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.16, 720.50 and 375.54 is: 517.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.16 : 720.50 = 375.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.16/720.50 = 375.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.16x = 720.50 × 375.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.16x = 270,571.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,571.99/523.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.19

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