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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.68, 723.36 and 399.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.68, 723.36 and 399.36 is: 551.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.68 : 723.36 = 399.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.68/723.36 = 399.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.68x = 723.36 × 399.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.68x = 288,881.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,881.05/523.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.64

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