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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.74, 720.15 and 344.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.74, 720.15 and 344.80 is: 475.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.74 : 720.15 = 344.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.74/720.15 = 344.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.74x = 720.15 × 344.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.74x = 248,307.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,307.72/521.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.92

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