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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.26, 722.07 and 287.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.26, 722.07 and 287.21 is: 396.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.26 : 722.07 = 287.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.26/722.07 = 287.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.26x = 722.07 × 287.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.26x = 207,387.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,387.53/523.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.34

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