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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.91, 721.92 and 390.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.91, 721.92 and 390.86 is: 539.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.91 : 721.92 = 390.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.91/721.92 = 390.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.91x = 721.92 × 390.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.91x = 282,169.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,169.65/522.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.61

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