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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.23, 722.03 and 290.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.23, 722.03 and 290.37 is: 400.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.23 : 722.03 = 290.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.23/722.03 = 290.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.23x = 722.03 × 290.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.23x = 209,654.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,654.40/523.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.69

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