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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.77, 722.73 and 337.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.77, 722.73 and 337.44 is: 465.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.77 : 722.73 = 337.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.77/722.73 = 337.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.77x = 722.73 × 337.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.77x = 243,878.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,878.01/523.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.62

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