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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.20, 720.96 and 389.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.20, 720.96 and 389.44 is: 537.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.20 : 720.96 = 389.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.20/720.96 = 389.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.20x = 720.96 × 389.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.20x = 280,770.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,770.66/522.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.67

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