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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.71, 721.33 and 289.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.71, 721.33 and 289.83 is: 399.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.71 : 721.33 = 289.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.71/721.33 = 289.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.71x = 721.33 × 289.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.71x = 209,063.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,063.07/522.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.96

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