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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.50, 720.86 and 365.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.50, 720.86 and 365.38 is: 504.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.50 : 720.86 = 365.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.50/720.86 = 365.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.50x = 720.86 × 365.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.50x = 263,384.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,384.20/522.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.09

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