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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.06, 718.98 and 334.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.06, 718.98 and 334.76 is: 461.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.06 : 718.98 = 334.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.06/718.98 = 334.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.06x = 718.98 × 334.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.06x = 240,685.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,685.74/521.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.92

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