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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.54, 720.90 and 364.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.54, 720.90 and 364.98 is: 503.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.54 : 720.90 = 364.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.54/720.90 = 364.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.54x = 720.90 × 364.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.54x = 263,114.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,114.08/522.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.53

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