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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.16, 720.37 and 335.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.16, 720.37 and 335.62 is: 463.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.16 : 720.37 = 335.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.16/720.37 = 335.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.16x = 720.37 × 335.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.16x = 241,771.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,771.90/522.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.02

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