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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.73, 720.02 and 288.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.73, 720.02 and 288.84 is: 398.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.73 : 720.02 = 288.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.73/720.02 = 288.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.73x = 720.02 × 288.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.73x = 207,969.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,969.13/521.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.61

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