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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.54, 722.28 and 366.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.54, 722.28 and 366.13 is: 505.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.54 : 722.28 = 366.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.54/722.28 = 366.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.54x = 722.28 × 366.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.54x = 264,448.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,448.38/523.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.12

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