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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.27, 720.69 and 286.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.27, 720.69 and 286.20 is: 394.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.27 : 720.69 = 286.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.27/720.69 = 286.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.27x = 720.69 × 286.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.27x = 206,261.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,261.48/522.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.93

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