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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523, 722.22 and 385.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523, 722.22 and 385.72 is: 532.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523 : 722.22 = 385.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523/722.22 = 385.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523x = 722.22 × 385.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523x = 278,574.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,574.70/523
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.65

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