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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.67, 721.01 and 348.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.67, 721.01 and 348.05 is: 480.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.67 : 721.01 = 348.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.67/721.01 = 348.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.67x = 721.01 × 348.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.67x = 250,944.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,944.80/522.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.12

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