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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.17, 723.61 and 337.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.17, 723.61 and 337.77 is: 466.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.17 : 723.61 = 337.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.17/723.61 = 337.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.17x = 723.61 × 337.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.17x = 244,413.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,413.75/524.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.29

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