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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.08, 720.98 and 398.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.08, 720.98 and 398.60 is: 550.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.08 : 720.98 = 398.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.08/720.98 = 398.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.08x = 720.98 × 398.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.08x = 287,382.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,382.63/522.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.46

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