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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.22, 720.88 and 342.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.22, 720.88 and 342.84 is: 473.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.22 : 720.88 = 342.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.22/720.88 = 342.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.22x = 720.88 × 342.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.22x = 247,146.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,146.50/522.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.26

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