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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.67, 722.58 and 290.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.67, 722.58 and 290.75 is: 401.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.67 : 722.58 = 290.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.67/722.58 = 290.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.67x = 722.58 × 290.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.67x = 210,090.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,090.14/523.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.19

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