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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.72, 722.75 and 287.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.72, 722.75 and 287.67 is: 396.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.72 : 722.75 = 287.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.72/722.75 = 287.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.72x = 722.75 × 287.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.72x = 207,913.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,913.49/523.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.99

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