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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.71, 722.70 and 290.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.71, 722.70 and 290.85 is: 401.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.71 : 722.70 = 290.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.71/722.70 = 290.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.71x = 722.70 × 290.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.71x = 210,197.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,197.30/523.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.36

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