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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.12, 720.60 and 335.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.12, 720.60 and 335.64 is: 463.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.12 : 720.60 = 335.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.12/720.60 = 335.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.12x = 720.60 × 335.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.12x = 241,862.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,862.18/522.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.23

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