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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.55, 722.16 and 398.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.55, 722.16 and 398.94 is: 550.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.55 : 722.16 = 398.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.55/722.16 = 398.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.55x = 722.16 × 398.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.55x = 288,098.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,098.51/523.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.28

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