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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.30, 720.78 and 391.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.30, 720.78 and 391.38 is: 540.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.30 : 720.78 = 391.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.30/720.78 = 391.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.30x = 720.78 × 391.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.30x = 282,098.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,098.88/522.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.11

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