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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.01, 721.74 and 290.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.01, 721.74 and 290.13 is: 400.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.01 : 721.74 = 290.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.01/721.74 = 290.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.01x = 721.74 × 290.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.01x = 209,396.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,396.98/523.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.37

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