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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.79, 722.57 and 366.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.79, 722.57 and 366.36 is: 505.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.79 : 722.57 = 366.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.79/722.57 = 366.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.79x = 722.57 × 366.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.79x = 264,719.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,719.83/523.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.40

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