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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.80, 720.60 and 398.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.80, 720.60 and 398.32 is: 549.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.80 : 720.60 = 398.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.80/720.60 = 398.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.80x = 720.60 × 398.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.80x = 287,029.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,029.39/522.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.02

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