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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.74, 719.59 and 335.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.74, 719.59 and 335.25 is: 462.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.74 : 719.59 = 335.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.74/719.59 = 335.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.74x = 719.59 × 335.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.74x = 241,240.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,240.87/521.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.38

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