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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.18, 720.90 and 347.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.18, 720.90 and 347.58 is: 479.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.18 : 720.90 = 347.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.18/720.90 = 347.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.18x = 720.90 × 347.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.18x = 250,570.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,570.42/522.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.85

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