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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.32, 719.94 and 334.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.32, 719.94 and 334.90 is: 462.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.32 : 719.94 = 334.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.32/719.94 = 334.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.32x = 719.94 × 334.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.32x = 241,107.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,107.91/521.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.50

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