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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.15, 721.97 and 290.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.15, 721.97 and 290.27 is: 400.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.15 : 721.97 = 290.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.15/721.97 = 290.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.15x = 721.97 × 290.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.15x = 209,566.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,566.23/523.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.59

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