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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.89, 722.95 and 291.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.89, 722.95 and 291.01 is: 401.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.89 : 722.95 = 291.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.89/722.95 = 291.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.89x = 722.95 × 291.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.89x = 210,385.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,385.68/523.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.58

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