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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.66, 719.35 and 335.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.66, 719.35 and 335.03 is: 461.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.66 : 719.35 = 335.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.66/719.35 = 335.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.66x = 719.35 × 335.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.66x = 240,999.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,999.40/521.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.98

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