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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.73, 721.36 and 286.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.73, 721.36 and 286.67 is: 395.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.73 : 721.36 = 286.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.73/721.36 = 286.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.73x = 721.36 × 286.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.73x = 206,792.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,792.27/522.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.60

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