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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.23, 720.33 and 335.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.23, 720.33 and 335.42 is: 462.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.23 : 720.33 = 335.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.23/720.33 = 335.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.23x = 720.33 × 335.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.23x = 241,613.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,613.09/522.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.66

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