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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.18, 722.28 and 348.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.18, 722.28 and 348.58 is: 481.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.18 : 722.28 = 348.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.18/722.28 = 348.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.18x = 722.28 × 348.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.18x = 251,772.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,772.36/523.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.23

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