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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.33, 720.80 and 295.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.33, 720.80 and 295.18 is: 407.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.33 : 720.80 = 295.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.33/720.80 = 295.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.33x = 720.80 × 295.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.33x = 212,766.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,766.75/522.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.34

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