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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.28, 721.44 and 336.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.28, 721.44 and 336.44 is: 463.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.28 : 721.44 = 336.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.28/721.44 = 336.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.28x = 721.44 × 336.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.28x = 242,721.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,721.27/523.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.85

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