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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.54, 720.06 and 335.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.54, 720.06 and 335.11 is: 462.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.54 : 720.06 = 335.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.54/720.06 = 335.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.54x = 720.06 × 335.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.54x = 241,299.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,299.31/521.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.67

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