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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.12, 718.56 and 395.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.12, 718.56 and 395.76 is: 544.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.12 : 718.56 = 395.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.12/718.56 = 395.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.12x = 718.56 × 395.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.12x = 284,377.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,377.31/522.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.66

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