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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.30, 723.22 and 337.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.30, 723.22 and 337.73 is: 465.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.30 : 723.22 = 337.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.30/723.22 = 337.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.30x = 723.22 × 337.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.30x = 244,253.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,253.09/524.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.87

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