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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.82, 721.35 and 411.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.82, 721.35 and 411.95 is: 568.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.82 : 721.35 = 411.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.82/721.35 = 411.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.82x = 721.35 × 411.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.82x = 297,161.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,161.94/522.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.38

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