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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.49, 721.03 and 289.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.49, 721.03 and 289.62 is: 399.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.49 : 721.03 = 289.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.49/721.03 = 289.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.49x = 721.03 × 289.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.49x = 208,824.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,824.71/522.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.67

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