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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.07, 718.99 and 334.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.07, 718.99 and 334.50 is: 461.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.07 : 718.99 = 334.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.07/718.99 = 334.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.07x = 718.99 × 334.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.07x = 240,502.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,502.16/521.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.55

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