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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.38, 720.93 and 289.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.38, 720.93 and 289.55 is: 399.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.38 : 720.93 = 289.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.38/720.93 = 289.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.38x = 720.93 × 289.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.38x = 208,741.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,741.68/522.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.60

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