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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.99, 722.61 and 366.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.99, 722.61 and 366.21 is: 505.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.99 : 722.61 = 366.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.99/722.61 = 366.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.99x = 722.61 × 366.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.99x = 264,627.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,627.01/522.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.99

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