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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.94, 720.18 and 335.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.94, 720.18 and 335.46 is: 462.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.94 : 720.18 = 335.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.94/720.18 = 335.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.94x = 720.18 × 335.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.94x = 241,591.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,591.58/521.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.87

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