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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.92, 722.76 and 348.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.92, 722.76 and 348.96 is: 481.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.92 : 722.76 = 348.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.92/722.76 = 348.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.92x = 722.76 × 348.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.92x = 252,214.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,214.33/523.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.40

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