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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.73, 722.16 and 337.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.73, 722.16 and 337.20 is: 464.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.73 : 722.16 = 337.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.73/722.16 = 337.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.73x = 722.16 × 337.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.73x = 243,512.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,512.35/523.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.96

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