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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.06, 721.81 and 287.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.06, 721.81 and 287.01 is: 396.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.06 : 721.81 = 287.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.06/721.81 = 287.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.06x = 721.81 × 287.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.06x = 207,166.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,166.69/523.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.07

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