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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.26, 722.52 and 393.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.26, 722.52 and 393.66 is: 543.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.26 : 722.52 = 393.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.26/722.52 = 393.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.26x = 722.52 × 393.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.26x = 284,427.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,427.22/523.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.57

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