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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.76, 719.88 and 335.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.76, 719.88 and 335.12 is: 462.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.76 : 719.88 = 335.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.76/719.88 = 335.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.76x = 719.88 × 335.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.76x = 241,246.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,246.19/521.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.37

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