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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.62, 720.99 and 367.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.62, 720.99 and 367.58 is: 507.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.62 : 720.99 = 367.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.62/720.99 = 367.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.62x = 720.99 × 367.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.62x = 265,021.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,021.50/522.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.10

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