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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.94, 722.43 and 492.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.94, 722.43 and 492.16 is: 678.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.94 : 722.43 = 492.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.94/722.43 = 492.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.94x = 722.43 × 492.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.94x = 355,547.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,547.54/523.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.60

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