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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.22, 720.63 and 286.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.22, 720.63 and 286.15 is: 394.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.22 : 720.63 = 286.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.22/720.63 = 286.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.22x = 720.63 × 286.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.22x = 206,208.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,208.27/522.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.87

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