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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.62, 720.64 and 356.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.62, 720.64 and 356.50 is: 491.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.62 : 720.64 = 356.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.62/720.64 = 356.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.62x = 720.64 × 356.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.62x = 256,908.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,908.16/522.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.58

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