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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.83, 721.71 and 357.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.83, 721.71 and 357.44 is: 493.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.83 : 721.71 = 357.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.83/721.71 = 357.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.83x = 721.71 × 357.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.83x = 257,966.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,966.44/522.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.40

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