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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.59, 722.46 and 337.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.59, 722.46 and 337.04 is: 465.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.59 : 722.46 = 337.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.59/722.46 = 337.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.59x = 722.46 × 337.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.59x = 243,492.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,492.62/523.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.05

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