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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.25, 720.43 and 345

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.25, 720.43 and 345 is: 475.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.25 : 720.43 = 345 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.25/720.43 = 345/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.25x = 720.43 × 345
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.25x = 248,548.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,548.35/522.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.92

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