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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.11, 720.20 and 374.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.11, 720.20 and 374.78 is: 516.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.11 : 720.20 = 374.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.11/720.20 = 374.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.11x = 720.20 × 374.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.11x = 269,916.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,916.56/522.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.97

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