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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.37, 723.53 and 337.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.37, 723.53 and 337.82 is: 466.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.37 : 723.53 = 337.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.37/723.53 = 337.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.37x = 723.53 × 337.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.37x = 244,422.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,422.90/524.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.13

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