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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.23, 722.07 and 290.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.23, 722.07 and 290.34 is: 400.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.23 : 722.07 = 290.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.23/722.07 = 290.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.23x = 722.07 × 290.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.23x = 209,645.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,645.80/523.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.68

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