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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.79, 722.58 and 374.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.79, 722.58 and 374.42 is: 516.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.79 : 722.58 = 374.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.79/722.58 = 374.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.79x = 722.58 × 374.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.79x = 270,544.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,544.79/523.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.52

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