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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.53, 722.21 and 368.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.53, 722.21 and 368.01 is: 507.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.53 : 722.21 = 368.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.53/722.21 = 368.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.53x = 722.21 × 368.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.53x = 265,778.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,778.66/523.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.67

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