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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.32, 720.50 and 335.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.32, 720.50 and 335.75 is: 463.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.32 : 720.50 = 335.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.32/720.50 = 335.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.32x = 720.50 × 335.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.32x = 241,902.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,902.59/522.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.14

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