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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.03, 719.56 and 382.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.03, 719.56 and 382.15 is: 526.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.03 : 719.56 = 382.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.03/719.56 = 382.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.03x = 719.56 × 382.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.03x = 274,979.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,979.85/522.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.75

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