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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.26, 722.25 and 349.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.26, 722.25 and 349.11 is: 481.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.26 : 722.25 = 349.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.26/722.25 = 349.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.26x = 722.25 × 349.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.26x = 252,144.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,144.70/523.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.87

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