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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.88, 721.04 and 375.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.88, 721.04 and 375.44 is: 517.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.88 : 721.04 = 375.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.88/721.04 = 375.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.88x = 721.04 × 375.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.88x = 270,707.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,707.26/522.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.72

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