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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.12, 719.94 and 356.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.12, 719.94 and 356.43 is: 491.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.12 : 719.94 = 356.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.12/719.94 = 356.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.12x = 719.94 × 356.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.12x = 256,608.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,608.21/522.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.47

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