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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.70, 719.59 and 334.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.70, 719.59 and 334.89 is: 461.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.70 : 719.59 = 334.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.70/719.59 = 334.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.70x = 719.59 × 334.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.70x = 240,983.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,983.50/521.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.92

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