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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.65, 722.63 and 290.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.65, 722.63 and 290.78 is: 401.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.65 : 722.63 = 290.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.65/722.63 = 290.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.65x = 722.63 × 290.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.65x = 210,122.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,122.74/523.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.27

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