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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.33, 720.82 and 286.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.33, 720.82 and 286.27 is: 395.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.33 : 720.82 = 286.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.33/720.82 = 286.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.33x = 720.82 × 286.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.33x = 206,346.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,346.62/522.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.05

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