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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.14, 721.98 and 290.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.14, 721.98 and 290.28 is: 400.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.14 : 721.98 = 290.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.14/721.98 = 290.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.14x = 721.98 × 290.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.14x = 209,576.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,576.35/523.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.61

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