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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.67, 722.39 and 349.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.67, 722.39 and 349.05 is: 481.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.67 : 722.39 = 349.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.67/722.39 = 349.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.67x = 722.39 × 349.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.67x = 252,150.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,150.23/523.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.51

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