Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.88, 722.96 and 291
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 523.88, 722.96 and 291 is: 401.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
523.88 : 722.96 = 291 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
523.88/722.96 = 291/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
523.88x = 722.96 × 291 - Step 4: Simplify right side
523.88x = 210,379.91 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 210,379.91/523.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 401.58
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