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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.59, 721.10 and 336.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.59, 721.10 and 336.15 is: 463.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.59 : 721.10 = 336.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.59/721.10 = 336.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.59x = 721.10 × 336.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.59x = 242,398.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,398.61/522.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.85

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