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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.13, 721.88 and 287.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.13, 721.88 and 287.08 is: 396.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.13 : 721.88 = 287.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.13/721.88 = 287.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.13x = 721.88 × 287.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.13x = 207,233.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,233.70/523.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.14

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