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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.62, 719.42 and 335.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.62, 719.42 and 335.12 is: 462.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.62 : 719.42 = 335.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.62/719.42 = 335.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.62x = 719.42 × 335.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.62x = 241,092.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,092.15/521.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.20

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