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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.85, 722.66 and 337.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.85, 722.66 and 337.28 is: 465.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.85 : 722.66 = 337.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.85/722.66 = 337.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.85x = 722.66 × 337.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.85x = 243,733.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,733.47/523.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.28

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