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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.83, 722.37 and 413.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.83, 722.37 and 413.15 is: 570.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.83 : 722.37 = 413.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.83/722.37 = 413.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.83x = 722.37 × 413.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.83x = 298,443.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,443.55/522.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.83

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