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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.47, 720.08 and 382.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.47, 720.08 and 382.37 is: 526.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.47 : 720.08 = 382.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.47/720.08 = 382.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.47x = 720.08 × 382.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.47x = 275,331.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,331.48/522.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.99

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