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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.40, 721.16 and 375.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.40, 721.16 and 375.12 is: 517.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.40 : 721.16 = 375.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.40/721.16 = 375.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.40x = 721.16 × 375.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.40x = 270,521.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,521.54/522.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.84

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