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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.26, 720.71 and 286.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.26, 720.71 and 286.20 is: 394.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.26 : 720.71 = 286.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.26/720.71 = 286.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.26x = 720.71 × 286.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.26x = 206,267.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,267.20/522.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.95

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