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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.35, 720.16 and 374.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.35, 720.16 and 374.73 is: 516.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.35 : 720.16 = 374.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.35/720.16 = 374.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.35x = 720.16 × 374.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.35x = 269,864.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,864.62/522.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.63

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