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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522, 720.36 and 289.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522, 720.36 and 289.17 is: 399.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522 : 720.36 = 289.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522/720.36 = 289.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522x = 720.36 × 289.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522x = 208,306.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,306.50/522
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.05

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