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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.74, 720.97 and 336.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.74, 720.97 and 336.25 is: 463.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.74 : 720.97 = 336.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.74/720.97 = 336.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.74x = 720.97 × 336.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.74x = 242,424.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,424.48/522.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.76

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