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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522, 719.04 and 390.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522, 719.04 and 390.84 is: 538.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522 : 719.04 = 390.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522/719.04 = 390.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522x = 719.04 × 390.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522x = 281,029.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,029.59/522
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.37

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