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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.92, 722.44 and 358.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.92, 722.44 and 358.24 is: 493.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.92 : 722.44 = 358.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.92/722.44 = 358.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.92x = 722.44 × 358.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.92x = 258,806.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,806.91/523.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.98

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