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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.51, 720.92 and 335.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.51, 720.92 and 335.88 is: 463.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.51 : 720.92 = 335.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.51/720.92 = 335.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.51x = 720.92 × 335.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.51x = 242,140.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,140.93/522.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.42

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