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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.94, 721.64 and 295.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.94, 721.64 and 295.83 is: 408.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.94 : 721.64 = 295.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.94/721.64 = 295.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.94x = 721.64 × 295.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.94x = 213,481.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,481.28/522.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.24

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