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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522, 720.63 and 356.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522, 720.63 and 356.45 is: 492.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522 : 720.63 = 356.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522/720.63 = 356.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522x = 720.63 × 356.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522x = 256,864.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,864.96/522
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.08

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