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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.38, 722.29 and 290.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.38, 722.29 and 290.50 is: 400.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.38 : 722.29 = 290.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.38/722.29 = 290.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.38x = 722.29 × 290.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.38x = 209,825.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,825.25/523.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.90

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