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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.42, 720.96 and 289.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.42, 720.96 and 289.59 is: 399.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.42 : 720.96 = 289.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.42/720.96 = 289.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.42x = 720.96 × 289.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.42x = 208,777.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,777.75/522.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.64

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