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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.06, 720.48 and 390.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.06, 720.48 and 390.84 is: 539.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.06 : 720.48 = 390.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.06/720.48 = 390.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.06x = 720.48 × 390.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.06x = 281,592.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,592.40/522.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.39

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