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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.37, 719.87 and 374.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.37, 719.87 and 374.75 is: 516.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.37 : 719.87 = 374.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.37/719.87 = 374.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.37x = 719.87 × 374.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.37x = 269,767.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,767.68/522.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.44

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