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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.95, 721.31 and 336.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.95, 721.31 and 336.15 is: 463.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.95 : 721.31 = 336.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.95/721.31 = 336.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.95x = 721.31 × 336.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.95x = 242,466.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,466.68/522.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.66

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