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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.93, 721.68 and 290.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.93, 721.68 and 290.07 is: 400.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.93 : 721.68 = 290.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.93/721.68 = 290.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.93x = 721.68 × 290.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.93x = 209,337.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,337.72/522.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.32

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