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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520, 718.22 and 422.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520, 718.22 and 422.26 is: 583.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520 : 718.22 = 422.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520/718.22 = 422.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520x = 718.22 × 422.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520x = 303,275.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,275.58/520
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.22

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