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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.86, 722.43 and 399.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.86, 722.43 and 399.30 is: 550.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.86 : 722.43 = 399.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.86/722.43 = 399.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.86x = 722.43 × 399.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.86x = 288,466.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,466.30/523.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.66

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