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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.21, 719.77 and 396.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.21, 719.77 and 396.13 is: 545.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.21 : 719.77 = 396.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.21/719.77 = 396.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.21x = 719.77 × 396.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.21x = 285,122.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,122.49/522.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.99

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