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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.94, 721.58 and 290.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.94, 721.58 and 290.07 is: 400.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.94 : 721.58 = 290.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.94/721.58 = 290.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.94x = 721.58 × 290.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.94x = 209,308.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,308.71/522.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.25

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