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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.95, 721.89 and 336.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.95, 721.89 and 336.44 is: 464.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.95 : 721.89 = 336.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.95/721.89 = 336.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.95x = 721.89 × 336.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.95x = 242,874.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,874.48/522.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.44

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