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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.28, 722.48 and 348.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.28, 722.48 and 348.88 is: 481.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.28 : 722.48 = 348.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.28/722.48 = 348.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.28x = 722.48 × 348.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.28x = 252,058.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,058.82/523.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.69

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