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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.62, 721.12 and 336.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.62, 721.12 and 336.07 is: 463.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.62 : 721.12 = 336.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.62/721.12 = 336.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.62x = 721.12 × 336.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.62x = 242,343.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,343.43/522.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.71

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