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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.26, 720.73 and 289.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.26, 720.73 and 289.42 is: 399.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.26 : 720.73 = 289.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.26/720.73 = 289.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.26x = 720.73 × 289.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.26x = 208,593.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,593.68/522.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.41

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