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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.67, 722.51 and 337.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.67, 722.51 and 337.26 is: 465.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.67 : 722.51 = 337.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.67/722.51 = 337.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.67x = 722.51 × 337.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.67x = 243,677.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,677.28/523.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.33

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