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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.31, 720.79 and 289.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.31, 720.79 and 289.44 is: 399.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.31 : 720.79 = 289.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.31/720.79 = 289.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.31x = 720.79 × 289.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.31x = 208,624.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,624.02/522.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.42

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