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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.23, 718.95 and 334.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.23, 718.95 and 334.42 is: 461.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.23 : 718.95 = 334.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.23/718.95 = 334.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.23x = 718.95 × 334.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.23x = 240,431.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,431.80/521.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.28

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