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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.15, 722.04 and 398.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.15, 722.04 and 398.62 is: 550.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.15 : 722.04 = 398.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.15/722.04 = 398.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.15x = 722.04 × 398.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.15x = 287,819.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,819.58/523.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.17

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