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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.64, 721.02 and 348.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.64, 721.02 and 348.04 is: 480.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.64 : 721.02 = 348.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.64/721.02 = 348.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.64x = 721.02 × 348.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.64x = 250,943.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,943.80/522.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.15

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