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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.63, 721.28 and 289.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.63, 721.28 and 289.80 is: 399.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.63 : 721.28 = 289.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.63/721.28 = 289.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.63x = 721.28 × 289.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.63x = 209,026.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,026.94/522.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.95

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