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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.43, 722.15 and 337.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.43, 722.15 and 337.03 is: 464.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.43 : 722.15 = 337.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.43/722.15 = 337.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.43x = 722.15 × 337.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.43x = 243,383.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,383.99/523.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.98

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