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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.86, 721.31 and 348.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.86, 721.31 and 348.30 is: 480.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.86 : 721.31 = 348.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.86/721.31 = 348.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.86x = 721.31 × 348.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.86x = 251,230.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,230.53/522.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.50

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