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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.64, 721.22 and 286.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.64, 721.22 and 286.60 is: 395.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.64 : 721.22 = 286.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.64/721.22 = 286.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.64x = 721.22 × 286.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.64x = 206,701.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,701.65/522.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.50

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