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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.06, 720.24 and 335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.06, 720.24 and 335.52 is: 462.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.06 : 720.24 = 335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.06/720.24 = 335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.06x = 720.24 × 335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.06x = 241,657.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,657.63/522.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.89

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