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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.03, 720.38 and 285.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.03, 720.38 and 285.98 is: 394.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.03 : 720.38 = 285.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.03/720.38 = 285.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.03x = 720.38 × 285.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.03x = 206,009.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,009.24/522.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.63

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