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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.59, 722.55 and 290.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.59, 722.55 and 290.71 is: 401.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.59 : 722.55 = 290.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.59/722.55 = 290.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.59x = 722.55 × 290.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.59x = 210,052.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,052.51/523.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.18

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