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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.34, 720.94 and 335.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.34, 720.94 and 335.98 is: 463.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.34 : 720.94 = 335.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.34/720.94 = 335.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.34x = 720.94 × 335.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.34x = 242,221.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,221.42/522.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.72

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