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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.44, 720.18 and 335.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.44, 720.18 and 335.87 is: 462.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.44 : 720.18 = 335.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.44/720.18 = 335.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.44x = 720.18 × 335.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.44x = 241,883.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,883.26/522.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.99

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