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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.56, 722.48 and 287.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.56, 722.48 and 287.50 is: 396.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.56 : 722.48 = 287.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.56/722.48 = 287.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.56x = 722.48 × 287.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.56x = 207,713
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,713/523.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.73

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