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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.63, 722.61 and 399.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.63, 722.61 and 399.43 is: 551.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.63 : 722.61 = 399.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.63/722.61 = 399.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.63x = 722.61 × 399.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.63x = 288,626.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,626.50/523.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.21

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