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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.33, 722.16 and 290.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.33, 722.16 and 290.44 is: 400.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.33 : 722.16 = 290.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.33/722.16 = 290.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.33x = 722.16 × 290.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.33x = 209,743.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,743.43/523.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.79

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