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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.14, 720.33 and 347.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.14, 720.33 and 347.54 is: 479.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.14 : 720.33 = 347.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.14/720.33 = 347.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.14x = 720.33 × 347.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.14x = 250,343.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,343.49/522.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.46

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