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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.06, 720.42 and 285.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.06, 720.42 and 285.99 is: 394.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.06 : 720.42 = 285.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.06/720.42 = 285.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.06x = 720.42 × 285.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.06x = 206,032.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,032.92/522.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.65

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