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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.36, 720.88 and 286.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.36, 720.88 and 286.33 is: 395.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.36 : 720.88 = 286.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.36/720.88 = 286.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.36x = 720.88 × 286.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.36x = 206,409.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,409.57/522.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.15

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