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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.93, 721.16 and 336.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.93, 721.16 and 336.09 is: 463.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.93 : 721.16 = 336.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.93/721.16 = 336.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.93x = 721.16 × 336.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.93x = 242,374.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,374.66/522.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.49

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