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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.80, 722.25 and 358.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.80, 722.25 and 358.12 is: 493.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.80 : 722.25 = 358.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.80/722.25 = 358.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.80x = 722.25 × 358.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.80x = 258,653.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,653.07/523.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.80

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