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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.35, 721.54 and 375.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.35, 721.54 and 375.73 is: 518.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.35 : 721.54 = 375.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.35/721.54 = 375.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.35x = 721.54 × 375.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.35x = 271,104.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,104.22/523.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.02

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