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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.87, 720.56 and 375.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.87, 720.56 and 375.24 is: 517.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.87 : 720.56 = 375.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.87/720.56 = 375.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.87x = 720.56 × 375.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.87x = 270,382.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,382.93/522.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.11

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