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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.65, 721.87 and 416.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.65, 721.87 and 416.66 is: 575.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.65 : 721.87 = 416.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.65/721.87 = 416.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.65x = 721.87 × 416.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.65x = 300,775.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,775.58/522.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.48

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