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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.29, 720.78 and 286.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.29, 720.78 and 286.25 is: 395.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.29 : 720.78 = 286.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.29/720.78 = 286.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.29x = 720.78 × 286.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.29x = 206,323.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,323.28/522.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.04

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