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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.90, 721.66 and 382.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.90, 721.66 and 382.95 is: 528.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.90 : 721.66 = 382.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.90/721.66 = 382.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.90x = 721.66 × 382.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.90x = 276,359.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,359.70/522.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.51

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