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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.02, 720.18 and 347.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.02, 720.18 and 347.66 is: 479.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.02 : 720.18 = 347.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.02/720.18 = 347.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.02x = 720.18 × 347.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.02x = 250,374.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,374.18/522.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.63

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