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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.71, 722.78 and 337.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.71, 722.78 and 337.13 is: 465.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.71 : 722.78 = 337.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.71/722.78 = 337.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.71x = 722.78 × 337.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.71x = 243,670.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,670.44/523.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.28

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