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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.74, 720.04 and 346.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.74, 720.04 and 346.96 is: 478.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.74 : 720.04 = 346.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.74/720.04 = 346.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.74x = 720.04 × 346.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.74x = 249,825.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,825.08/521.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.83

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