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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.97, 721.42 and 354.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.97, 721.42 and 354.86 is: 489.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.97 : 721.42 = 354.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.97/721.42 = 354.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.97x = 721.42 × 354.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.97x = 256,004.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,004.32/522.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.52

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