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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.28, 722.16 and 290.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.28, 722.16 and 290.42 is: 400.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.28 : 722.16 = 290.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.28/722.16 = 290.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.28x = 722.16 × 290.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.28x = 209,729.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,729.71/523.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.80

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