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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.95, 723.11 and 358.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.95, 723.11 and 358.04 is: 494.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.95 : 723.11 = 358.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.95/723.11 = 358.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.95x = 723.11 × 358.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.95x = 258,896.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,896.90/523.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.13

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