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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.87, 722.03 and 336.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.87, 722.03 and 336.79 is: 465.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.87 : 722.03 = 336.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.87/722.03 = 336.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.87x = 722.03 × 336.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.87x = 243,172.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,172.48/522.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.07

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