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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.22, 722.14 and 336.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.22, 722.14 and 336.68 is: 464.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.22 : 722.14 = 336.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.22/722.14 = 336.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.22x = 722.14 × 336.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.22x = 243,130.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,130.10/523.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.68

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