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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.63, 721.83 and 399.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.63, 721.83 and 399.07 is: 550.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.63 : 721.83 = 399.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.63/721.83 = 399.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.63x = 721.83 × 399.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.63x = 288,060.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,060.70/523.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.13

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