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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.25, 718.99 and 334.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.25, 718.99 and 334.45 is: 461.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.25 : 718.99 = 334.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.25/718.99 = 334.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.25x = 718.99 × 334.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.25x = 240,462.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,462.22/521.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.32

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