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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.49, 722.50 and 357.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.49, 722.50 and 357.74 is: 493.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.49 : 722.50 = 357.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.49/722.50 = 357.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.49x = 722.50 × 357.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.49x = 258,467.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,467.15/523.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.74

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