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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.65, 721.32 and 382.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.65, 721.32 and 382.70 is: 528.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.65 : 721.32 = 382.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.65/721.32 = 382.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.65x = 721.32 × 382.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.65x = 276,049.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,049.16/522.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.17

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