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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.84, 721.20 and 383.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.84, 721.20 and 383.52 is: 529.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.84 : 721.20 = 383.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.84/721.20 = 383.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.84x = 721.20 × 383.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.84x = 276,594.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,594.62/522.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.02

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