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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.16, 722.02 and 323.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.16, 722.02 and 323.95 is: 447.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.16 : 722.02 = 323.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.16/722.02 = 323.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.16x = 722.02 × 323.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.16x = 233,898.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,898.38/523.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.09

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