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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.17, 720.60 and 286.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.17, 720.60 and 286.13 is: 394.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.17 : 720.60 = 286.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.17/720.60 = 286.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.17x = 720.60 × 286.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.17x = 206,185.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,185.28/522.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.86

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