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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.09, 720.96 and 335.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.09, 720.96 and 335.91 is: 463.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.09 : 720.96 = 335.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.09/720.96 = 335.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.09x = 720.96 × 335.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.09x = 242,176.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,176.23/522.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.86

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