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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522, 720.36 and 367.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522, 720.36 and 367.02 is: 506.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522 : 720.36 = 367.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522/720.36 = 367.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522x = 720.36 × 367.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522x = 264,386.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,386.53/522
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.49

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