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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.72, 722.78 and 290.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.72, 722.78 and 290.84 is: 401.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.72 : 722.78 = 290.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.72/722.78 = 290.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.72x = 722.78 × 290.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.72x = 210,213.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,213.34/523.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.38

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