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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.86, 722.67 and 349.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.86, 722.67 and 349.44 is: 482.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.86 : 722.67 = 349.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.86/722.67 = 349.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.86x = 722.67 × 349.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.86x = 252,529.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,529.80/523.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.06

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