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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.44, 720.98 and 286.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.44, 720.98 and 286.37 is: 395.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.44 : 720.98 = 286.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.44/720.98 = 286.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.44x = 720.98 × 286.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.44x = 206,465.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,465.61/522.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.20

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