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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.02, 719.73 and 382.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.02, 719.73 and 382.02 is: 526.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.02 : 719.73 = 382.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.02/719.73 = 382.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.02x = 719.73 × 382.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.02x = 274,951.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,951.25/522.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.71

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