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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.98, 720.01 and 335.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.98, 720.01 and 335.72 is: 463.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.98 : 720.01 = 335.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.98/720.01 = 335.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.98x = 720.01 × 335.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.98x = 241,718.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,718.16/521.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.08

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