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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.88, 720.54 and 375.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.88, 720.54 and 375.04 is: 516.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.88 : 720.54 = 375.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.88/720.54 = 375.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.88x = 720.54 × 375.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.88x = 270,231.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,231.32/522.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.81

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