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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.70, 722.35 and 336.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.70, 722.35 and 336.89 is: 464.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.70 : 722.35 = 336.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.70/722.35 = 336.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.70x = 722.35 × 336.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.70x = 243,352.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,352.49/523.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.68

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