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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522, 720.36 and 367.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522, 720.36 and 367.08 is: 506.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522 : 720.36 = 367.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522/720.36 = 367.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522x = 720.36 × 367.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522x = 264,429.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,429.75/522
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.57

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