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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.68, 722.72 and 290.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.68, 722.72 and 290.82 is: 401.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.68 : 722.72 = 290.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.68/722.72 = 290.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.68x = 722.72 × 290.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.68x = 210,179.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,179.98/523.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.35

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