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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.42, 720.12 and 356.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.42, 720.12 and 356.58 is: 491.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.42 : 720.12 = 356.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.42/720.12 = 356.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.42x = 720.12 × 356.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.42x = 256,780.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,780.39/522.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.52

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