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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.42, 720.74 and 356.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.42, 720.74 and 356.74 is: 492.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.42 : 720.74 = 356.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.42/720.74 = 356.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.42x = 720.74 × 356.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.42x = 257,116.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,116.79/522.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.16

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