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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522, 719.52 and 364.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522, 719.52 and 364.86 is: 502.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522 : 719.52 = 364.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522/719.52 = 364.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522x = 719.52 × 364.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522x = 262,524.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,524.07/522
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.92

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