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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.25, 722.08 and 376.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.25, 722.08 and 376.03 is: 518.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.25 : 722.08 = 376.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.25/722.08 = 376.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.25x = 722.08 × 376.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.25x = 271,523.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,523.74/523.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.92

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