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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.43, 720.99 and 289.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.43, 720.99 and 289.57 is: 399.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.43 : 720.99 = 289.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.43/720.99 = 289.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.43x = 720.99 × 289.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.43x = 208,777.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,777.07/522.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.63

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