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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.53, 722.66 and 358.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.53, 722.66 and 358.58 is: 494.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.53 : 722.66 = 358.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.53/722.66 = 358.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.53x = 722.66 × 358.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.53x = 259,131.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,131.44/523.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.97

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