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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.47, 721.48 and 336.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.47, 721.48 and 336.28 is: 464.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.47 : 721.48 = 336.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.47/721.48 = 336.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.47x = 721.48 × 336.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.47x = 242,620.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,620.62/522.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.38

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