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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.47, 720.97 and 286.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.47, 720.97 and 286.38 is: 395.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.47 : 720.97 = 286.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.47/720.97 = 286.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.47x = 720.97 × 286.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.47x = 206,473.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,473.91/522.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.19

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