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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.14, 720.30 and 345.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.14, 720.30 and 345.17 is: 476.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.14 : 720.30 = 345.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.14/720.30 = 345.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.14x = 720.30 × 345.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.14x = 248,625.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,625.05/522.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.17

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