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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.35, 723.56 and 337.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.35, 723.56 and 337.51 is: 465.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.35 : 723.56 = 337.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.35/723.56 = 337.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.35x = 723.56 × 337.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.35x = 244,205.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,205.24/524.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.73

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