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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.21, 721.91 and 336.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.21, 721.91 and 336.77 is: 464.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.21 : 721.91 = 336.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.21/721.91 = 336.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.21x = 721.91 × 336.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.21x = 243,114.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,114.86/523.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.66

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