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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.46, 720.64 and 397.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.46, 720.64 and 397.85 is: 548.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.46 : 720.64 = 397.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.46/720.64 = 397.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.46x = 720.64 × 397.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.46x = 286,703.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,703.52/522.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.76

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