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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.19, 722.01 and 290.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.19, 722.01 and 290.33 is: 400.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.19 : 722.01 = 290.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.19/722.01 = 290.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.19x = 722.01 × 290.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.19x = 209,621.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,621.16/523.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.66

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