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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.53, 720.26 and 382.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.53, 720.26 and 382.65 is: 527.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.53 : 720.26 = 382.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.53/720.26 = 382.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.53x = 720.26 × 382.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.53x = 275,607.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,607.49/522.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.45

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