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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.09, 720.95 and 383.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.09, 720.95 and 383.00 is: 528.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.09 : 720.95 = 383.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.09/720.95 = 383.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.09x = 720.95 × 383.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.09x = 276,118.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,118.33/522.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.87

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