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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.56, 721.58 and 391.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.56, 721.58 and 391.32 is: 540.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.56 : 721.58 = 391.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.56/721.58 = 391.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.56x = 721.58 × 391.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.56x = 282,368.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,368.69/522.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.36

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