Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.38, 720.90 and 289.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 522.38, 720.90 and 289.50 is: 399.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
522.38 : 720.90 = 289.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
522.38/720.90 = 289.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
522.38x = 720.90 × 289.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
522.38x = 208,700.55 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 208,700.55/522.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 399.52
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