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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.06, 720.52 and 375.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.06, 720.52 and 375.18 is: 517.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.06 : 720.52 = 375.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.06/720.52 = 375.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.06x = 720.52 × 375.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.06x = 270,324.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,324.69/522.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.80

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