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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.19, 722.03 and 290.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.19, 722.03 and 290.31 is: 400.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.19 : 722.03 = 290.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.19/722.03 = 290.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.19x = 722.03 × 290.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.19x = 209,612.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,612.53/523.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.64

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