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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.18, 720.66 and 375.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.18, 720.66 and 375.48 is: 518.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.18 : 720.66 = 375.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.18/720.66 = 375.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.18x = 720.66 × 375.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.18x = 270,593.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,593.42/522.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.20

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