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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.96, 720.30 and 289.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.96, 720.30 and 289.07 is: 398.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.96 : 720.30 = 289.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.96/720.30 = 289.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.96x = 720.30 × 289.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.96x = 208,217.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,217.12/521.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.91

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