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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.87, 723.72 and 335.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.87, 723.72 and 335.55 is: 462.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.87 : 723.72 = 335.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.87/723.72 = 335.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.87x = 723.72 × 335.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.87x = 242,844.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,844.25/524.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.68

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