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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.32, 720.57 and 345.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.32, 720.57 and 345.06 is: 476.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.32 : 720.57 = 345.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.32/720.57 = 345.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.32x = 720.57 × 345.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.32x = 248,639.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,639.88/522.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.03

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