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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.10, 720.18 and 347.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.10, 720.18 and 347.44 is: 479.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.10 : 720.18 = 347.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.10/720.18 = 347.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.10x = 720.18 × 347.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.10x = 250,219.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,219.34/522.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.26

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