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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.26, 718.68 and 334.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.26, 718.68 and 334.44 is: 461.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.26 : 718.68 = 334.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.26/718.68 = 334.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.26x = 718.68 × 334.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.26x = 240,355.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,355.34/521.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.10

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