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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.53, 721.12 and 289.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.53, 721.12 and 289.66 is: 399.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.53 : 721.12 = 289.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.53/721.12 = 289.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.53x = 721.12 × 289.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.53x = 208,879.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,879.62/522.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.75

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