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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.16, 719.46 and 346.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.16, 719.46 and 346.60 is: 478.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.16 : 719.46 = 346.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.16/719.46 = 346.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.16x = 719.46 × 346.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.16x = 249,364.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,364.84/521.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.48

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