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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.48, 722.98 and 357.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.48, 722.98 and 357.40 is: 493.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.48 : 722.98 = 357.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.48/722.98 = 357.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.48x = 722.98 × 357.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.48x = 258,393.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,393.05/523.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.61

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