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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.98, 721.72 and 286.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.98, 721.72 and 286.93 is: 395.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.98 : 721.72 = 286.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.98/721.72 = 286.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.98x = 721.72 × 286.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.98x = 207,081.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,081.23/522.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.96

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