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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.01, 720.39 and 345.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.01, 720.39 and 345.13 is: 476.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.01 : 720.39 = 345.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.01/720.39 = 345.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.01x = 720.39 × 345.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.01x = 248,627.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,627.69/522.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.29

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