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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.49, 721.71 and 375.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.49, 721.71 and 375.86 is: 518.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.49 : 721.71 = 375.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.49/721.71 = 375.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.49x = 721.71 × 375.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.49x = 271,258.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,258.31/523.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.18

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