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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.34, 719.67 and 356.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.34, 719.67 and 356.20 is: 490.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.34 : 719.67 = 356.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.34/719.67 = 356.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.34x = 719.67 × 356.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.34x = 256,346.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,346.45/522.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.77

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