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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.89, 723.57 and 348.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.89, 723.57 and 348.93 is: 481.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.89 : 723.57 = 348.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.89/723.57 = 348.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.89x = 723.57 × 348.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.89x = 252,475.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,475.28/523.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.92

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