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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.41, 721.81 and 390.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.41, 721.81 and 390.95 is: 539.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.41 : 721.81 = 390.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.41/721.81 = 390.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.41x = 721.81 × 390.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.41x = 282,193.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,193.24/523.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.15

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