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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.56, 720.93 and 336.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.56, 720.93 and 336.03 is: 463.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.56 : 720.93 = 336.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.56/720.93 = 336.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.56x = 720.93 × 336.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.56x = 242,250.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,250.50/522.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.58

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