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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.90, 722.21 and 375.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.90, 722.21 and 375.75 is: 518.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.90 : 722.21 = 375.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.90/722.21 = 375.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.90x = 722.21 × 375.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.90x = 271,368.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,368.53/522.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.97

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