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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.45, 719.73 and 344.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.45, 719.73 and 344.45 is: 475.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.45 : 719.73 = 344.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.45/719.73 = 344.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.45x = 719.73 × 344.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.45x = 247,905.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,905.68/521.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.42

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