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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.59, 721.17 and 289.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.59, 721.17 and 289.71 is: 399.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.59 : 721.17 = 289.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.59/721.17 = 289.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.59x = 721.17 × 289.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.59x = 208,930.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,930.16/522.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.80

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