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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.76, 724.04 and 493.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.76, 724.04 and 493.16 is: 681.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.76 : 724.04 = 493.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.76/724.04 = 493.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.76x = 724.04 × 493.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.76x = 357,067.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,067.57/523.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.74

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