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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.96, 721.92 and 376.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.96, 721.92 and 376.32 is: 519.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.96 : 721.92 = 376.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.96/721.92 = 376.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.96x = 721.92 × 376.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.96x = 271,672.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,672.93/522.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.49

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