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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.35, 723.30 and 334.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.35, 723.30 and 334.94 is: 462.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.35 : 723.30 = 334.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.35/723.30 = 334.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.35x = 723.30 × 334.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.35x = 242,262.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,262.10/524.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.02

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