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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.85, 722.62 and 334.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.85, 722.62 and 334.44 is: 461.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.85 : 722.62 = 334.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.85/722.62 = 334.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.85x = 722.62 × 334.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.85x = 241,667.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,667.75/523.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.33

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