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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.27, 720.63 and 354.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.27, 720.63 and 354.28 is: 488.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.27 : 720.63 = 354.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.27/720.63 = 354.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.27x = 720.63 × 354.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.27x = 255,304.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,304.80/522.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.84

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