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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.69, 719.72 and 335.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.69, 719.72 and 335.15 is: 462.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.69 : 719.72 = 335.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.69/719.72 = 335.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.69x = 719.72 × 335.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.69x = 241,214.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,214.10/521.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.37

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