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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.87, 721.49 and 396.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.87, 721.49 and 396.91 is: 547.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.87 : 721.49 = 396.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.87/721.49 = 396.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.87x = 721.49 × 396.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.87x = 286,366.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,366.60/522.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.68

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