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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.06, 720.45 and 289.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.06, 720.45 and 289.19 is: 399.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.06 : 720.45 = 289.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.06/720.45 = 289.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.06x = 720.45 × 289.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.06x = 208,346.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,346.94/522.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.09

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