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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.94, 720.30 and 289.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.94, 720.30 and 289.06 is: 398.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.94 : 720.30 = 289.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.94/720.30 = 289.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.94x = 720.30 × 289.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.94x = 208,211.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,211.00/521.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.92

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