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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.42, 719.70 and 344.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.42, 719.70 and 344.50 is: 475.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.42 : 719.70 = 344.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.42/719.70 = 344.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.42x = 719.70 × 344.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.42x = 247,936.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,936.65/521.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.50

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