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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.56, 722.57 and 337.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.56, 722.57 and 337.17 is: 465.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.56 : 722.57 = 337.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.56/722.57 = 337.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.56x = 722.57 × 337.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.56x = 243,627.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,627.24/523.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.33

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