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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.09, 720.14 and 356.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.09, 720.14 and 356.22 is: 491.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.09 : 720.14 = 356.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.09/720.14 = 356.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.09x = 720.14 × 356.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.09x = 256,526.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,526.49/522.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.35

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