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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.37, 720.78 and 335.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.37, 720.78 and 335.80 is: 463.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.37 : 720.78 = 335.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.37/720.78 = 335.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.37x = 720.78 × 335.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.37x = 242,037.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,037.92/522.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.35

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