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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.84, 721.74 and 357.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.84, 721.74 and 357.70 is: 492.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.84 : 721.74 = 357.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.84/721.74 = 357.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.84x = 721.74 × 357.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.84x = 258,166.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,166.40/523.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.83

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