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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.36, 722.40 and 336.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.36, 722.40 and 336.88 is: 465.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.36 : 722.40 = 336.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.36/722.40 = 336.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.36x = 722.40 × 336.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.36x = 243,362.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,362.11/523.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.00

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