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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.48, 722.06 and 337.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.48, 722.06 and 337.21 is: 465.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.48 : 722.06 = 337.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.48/722.06 = 337.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.48x = 722.06 × 337.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.48x = 243,482.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,482.24/523.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.12

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