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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.64, 720.48 and 398.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.64, 720.48 and 398.09 is: 548.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.64 : 720.48 = 398.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.64/720.48 = 398.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.64x = 720.48 × 398.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.64x = 286,815.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,815.12/522.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.78

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