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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.02, 721.73 and 286.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.02, 721.73 and 286.95 is: 395.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.02 : 721.73 = 286.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.02/721.73 = 286.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.02x = 721.73 × 286.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.02x = 207,098.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,098.99/523.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.97

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