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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.72, 722.74 and 287.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.72, 722.74 and 287.70 is: 397.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.72 : 722.74 = 287.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.72/722.74 = 287.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.72x = 722.74 × 287.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.72x = 207,932.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,932.30/523.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.03

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