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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521, 719.07 and 334.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521, 719.07 and 334.54 is: 461.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521 : 719.07 = 334.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521/719.07 = 334.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521x = 719.07 × 334.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521x = 240,557.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,557.68/521
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.72

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