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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.60, 723.90 and 337.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.60, 723.90 and 337.76 is: 466.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.60 : 723.90 = 337.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.60/723.90 = 337.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.60x = 723.90 × 337.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.60x = 244,504.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,504.46/524.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.08

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