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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.54, 721.13 and 289.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.54, 721.13 and 289.71 is: 399.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.54 : 721.13 = 289.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.54/721.13 = 289.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.54x = 721.13 × 289.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.54x = 208,917.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,917.12/522.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.81

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