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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.40, 722.24 and 290.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.40, 722.24 and 290.50 is: 400.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.40 : 722.24 = 290.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.40/722.24 = 290.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.40x = 722.24 × 290.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.40x = 209,810.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,810.72/523.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.86

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