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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.53, 722.22 and 440.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.53, 722.22 and 440.61 is: 607.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.53 : 722.22 = 440.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.53/722.22 = 440.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.53x = 722.22 × 440.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.53x = 318,212.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,212.99/523.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.82

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