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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.11, 719.62 and 335.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.11, 719.62 and 335.04 is: 462.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.11 : 719.62 = 335.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.11/719.62 = 335.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.11x = 719.62 × 335.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.11x = 241,097.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,097.95/521.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.66

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