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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.49, 722.06 and 382.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.49, 722.06 and 382.77 is: 528.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.49 : 722.06 = 382.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.49/722.06 = 382.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.49x = 722.06 × 382.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.49x = 276,382.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,382.91/522.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.97

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