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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.50, 720.89 and 335.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.50, 720.89 and 335.66 is: 463.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.50 : 720.89 = 335.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.50/720.89 = 335.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.50x = 720.89 × 335.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.50x = 241,973.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,973.94/522.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.11

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