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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.30, 720.77 and 286.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.30, 720.77 and 286.24 is: 395.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.30 : 720.77 = 286.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.30/720.77 = 286.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.30x = 720.77 × 286.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.30x = 206,311.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,311.77/522.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.01

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