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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.04, 722.27 and 391.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.04, 722.27 and 391.82 is: 541.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.04 : 722.27 = 391.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.04/722.27 = 391.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.04x = 722.27 × 391.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.04x = 282,997.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,997.20/523.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.07

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