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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.81, 720.65 and 412.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.81, 720.65 and 412.14 is: 568.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.81 : 720.65 = 412.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.81/720.65 = 412.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.81x = 720.65 × 412.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.81x = 297,008.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,008.69/522.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.10

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