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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.26, 722.08 and 290.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.26, 722.08 and 290.38 is: 400.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.26 : 722.08 = 290.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.26/722.08 = 290.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.26x = 722.08 × 290.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.26x = 209,677.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,677.59/523.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.71

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