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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.56, 719.82 and 335.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.56, 719.82 and 335.58 is: 463.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.56 : 719.82 = 335.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.56/719.82 = 335.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.56x = 719.82 × 335.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.56x = 241,554.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,554.50/521.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.14

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