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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.03, 719.06 and 334.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.03, 719.06 and 334.51 is: 461.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.03 : 719.06 = 334.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.03/719.06 = 334.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.03x = 719.06 × 334.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.03x = 240,529.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,529.29/521.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.64

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