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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.59, 721.15 and 289.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.59, 721.15 and 289.73 is: 399.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.59 : 721.15 = 289.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.59/721.15 = 289.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.59x = 721.15 × 289.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.59x = 208,934.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,934.46/522.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.81

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