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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.43, 722.36 and 348.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.43, 722.36 and 348.65 is: 481.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.43 : 722.36 = 348.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.43/722.36 = 348.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.43x = 722.36 × 348.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.43x = 251,850.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,850.81/523.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.15

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