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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.24, 720.48 and 384.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.24, 720.48 and 384.48 is: 530.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.24 : 720.48 = 384.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.24/720.48 = 384.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.24x = 720.48 × 384.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.24x = 277,010.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,010.15/522.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.43

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