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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.84, 723.04 and 340.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.84, 723.04 and 340.16 is: 469.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.84 : 723.04 = 340.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.84/723.04 = 340.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.84x = 723.04 × 340.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.84x = 245,949.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,949.29/523.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.51

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