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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.32, 722.10 and 290.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.32, 722.10 and 290.44 is: 400.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.32 : 722.10 = 290.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.32/722.10 = 290.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.32x = 722.10 × 290.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.32x = 209,726.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,726.72/523.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.76

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