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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.63, 720.86 and 356.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.63, 720.86 and 356.58 is: 491.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.63 : 720.86 = 356.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.63/720.86 = 356.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.63x = 720.86 × 356.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.63x = 257,042.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,042.48/522.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.82

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