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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.37, 722.15 and 336.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.37, 722.15 and 336.82 is: 464.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.37 : 722.15 = 336.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.37/722.15 = 336.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.37x = 722.15 × 336.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.37x = 243,233.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,233.60/523.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.74

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