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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.86, 721.58 and 374.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.86, 721.58 and 374.22 is: 516.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.86 : 721.58 = 374.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.86/721.58 = 374.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.86x = 721.58 × 374.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.86x = 270,027.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,027.80/522.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.45

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