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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.37, 722.11 and 418.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.37, 722.11 and 418.49 is: 578.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.37 : 722.11 = 418.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.37/722.11 = 418.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.37x = 722.11 × 418.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.37x = 302,190.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,190.11/522.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.50

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