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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.02, 719.81 and 356.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.02, 719.81 and 356.33 is: 491.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.02 : 719.81 = 356.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.02/719.81 = 356.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.02x = 719.81 × 356.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.02x = 256,484.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,484.52/522.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.33

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