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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.89, 722.94 and 291

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.89, 722.94 and 291 is: 401.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.89 : 722.94 = 291 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.89/722.94 = 291/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.89x = 722.94 × 291
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.89x = 210,375.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,375.54/523.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.56

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