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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.90, 720.22 and 289.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.90, 720.22 and 289.02 is: 398.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.90 : 720.22 = 289.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.90/720.22 = 289.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.90x = 720.22 × 289.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.90x = 208,157.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,157.98/521.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.85

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