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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.78, 722.79 and 290.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.78, 722.79 and 290.90 is: 401.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.78 : 722.79 = 290.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.78/722.79 = 290.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.78x = 722.79 × 290.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.78x = 210,259.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,259.61/523.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.43

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