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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.82, 722.91 and 290.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.82, 722.91 and 290.99 is: 401.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.82 : 722.91 = 290.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.82/722.91 = 290.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.82x = 722.91 × 290.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.82x = 210,359.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,359.58/523.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.59

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