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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.93, 723.23 and 349.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.93, 723.23 and 349.21 is: 482.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.93 : 723.23 = 349.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.93/723.23 = 349.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.93x = 723.23 × 349.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.93x = 252,557.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,557.40/523.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.04

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