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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.96, 721.80 and 348.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.96, 721.80 and 348.36 is: 480.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.96 : 721.80 = 348.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.96/721.80 = 348.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.96x = 721.80 × 348.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.96x = 251,446.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,446.25/522.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.81

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