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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.87, 722.34 and 358.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.87, 722.34 and 358.18 is: 493.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.87 : 722.34 = 358.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.87/722.34 = 358.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.87x = 722.34 × 358.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.87x = 258,727.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,727.74/523.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.88

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