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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.24, 720.84 and 345.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.24, 720.84 and 345.30 is: 476.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.24 : 720.84 = 345.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.24/720.84 = 345.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.24x = 720.84 × 345.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.24x = 248,906.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,906.05/522.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.61

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