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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.65, 722.70 and 383.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.65, 722.70 and 383.70 is: 529.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.65 : 722.70 = 383.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.65/722.70 = 383.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.65x = 722.70 × 383.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.65x = 277,299.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,299.99/523.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.55

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