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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.72, 723.70 and 391.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.72, 723.70 and 391.49 is: 540.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.72 : 723.70 = 391.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.72/723.70 = 391.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.72x = 723.70 × 391.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.72x = 283,321.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,321.31/523.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.98

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