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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.01, 720.14 and 366.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.01, 720.14 and 366.85 is: 506.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.01 : 720.14 = 366.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.01/720.14 = 366.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.01x = 720.14 × 366.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.01x = 264,181.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,181.52/522.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.09

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