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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.76, 720.21 and 335.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.76, 720.21 and 335.76 is: 463.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.76 : 720.21 = 335.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.76/720.21 = 335.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.76x = 720.21 × 335.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.76x = 241,817.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,817.71/521.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.47

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