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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.64, 722.60 and 287.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.64, 722.60 and 287.59 is: 396.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.64 : 722.60 = 287.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.64/722.60 = 287.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.64x = 722.60 × 287.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.64x = 207,812.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,812.53/523.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.86

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