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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.25, 720.71 and 367.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.25, 720.71 and 367.27 is: 506.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.25 : 720.71 = 367.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.25/720.71 = 367.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.25x = 720.71 × 367.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.25x = 264,695.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,695.16/522.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.84

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