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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.48, 722.22 and 407.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.48, 722.22 and 407.84 is: 561.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.48 : 722.22 = 407.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.48/722.22 = 407.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.48x = 722.22 × 407.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.48x = 294,550.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,550.20/524.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.60

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