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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.08, 720.20 and 347.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.08, 720.20 and 347.36 is: 479.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.08 : 720.20 = 347.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.08/720.20 = 347.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.08x = 720.20 × 347.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.08x = 250,168.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,168.67/522.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.18

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