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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.68, 721.30 and 286.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.68, 721.30 and 286.63 is: 395.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.68 : 721.30 = 286.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.68/721.30 = 286.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.68x = 721.30 × 286.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.68x = 206,747.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,747.66/522.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.55

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