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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.66, 720.88 and 343.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.66, 720.88 and 343.10 is: 473.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.66 : 720.88 = 343.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.66/720.88 = 343.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.66x = 720.88 × 343.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.66x = 247,333.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,333.93/522.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.22

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