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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.56, 720.48 and 374.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.56, 720.48 and 374.96 is: 516.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.56 : 720.48 = 374.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.56/720.48 = 374.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.56x = 720.48 × 374.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.56x = 270,151.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,151.18/522.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.98

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