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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.45, 720.80 and 397.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.45, 720.80 and 397.91 is: 548.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.45 : 720.80 = 397.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.45/720.80 = 397.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.45x = 720.80 × 397.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.45x = 286,814.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,814.83/522.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.98

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