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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.91, 720.37 and 365.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.91, 720.37 and 365.27 is: 503.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.91 : 720.37 = 365.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.91/720.37 = 365.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.91x = 720.37 × 365.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.91x = 263,126.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,126.40/522.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.20

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