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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.75, 721.42 and 289.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.75, 721.42 and 289.88 is: 400.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.75 : 721.42 = 289.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.75/721.42 = 289.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.75x = 721.42 × 289.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.75x = 209,120.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,120.90/522.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.04

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