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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.82, 723.15 and 400

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.82, 723.15 and 400 is: 552.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.82 : 723.15 = 400 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.82/723.15 = 400/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.82x = 723.15 × 400
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.82x = 289,260
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,260/523.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.21

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