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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.35, 720.85 and 289.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.35, 720.85 and 289.47 is: 399.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.35 : 720.85 = 289.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.35/720.85 = 289.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.35x = 720.85 × 289.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.35x = 208,664.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,664.45/522.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.48

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