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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.02, 720.66 and 335.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.02, 720.66 and 335.62 is: 463.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.02 : 720.66 = 335.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.02/720.66 = 335.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.02x = 720.66 × 335.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.02x = 241,867.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,867.91/522.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.33

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