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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.43, 721.94 and 357.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.43, 721.94 and 357.38 is: 492.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.43 : 721.94 = 357.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.43/721.94 = 357.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.43x = 721.94 × 357.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.43x = 258,001.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,001.52/523.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.91

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