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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.86, 720.84 and 365.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.86, 720.84 and 365.28 is: 503.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.86 : 720.84 = 365.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.86/720.84 = 365.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.86x = 720.84 × 365.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.86x = 263,308.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,308.44/522.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.59

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