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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.24, 722.12 and 290.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.24, 722.12 and 290.40 is: 400.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.24 : 722.12 = 290.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.24/722.12 = 290.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.24x = 722.12 × 290.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.24x = 209,703.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,703.65/523.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.78

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