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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.95, 723.02 and 287.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.95, 723.02 and 287.88 is: 397.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.95 : 723.02 = 287.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.95/723.02 = 287.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.95x = 723.02 × 287.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.95x = 208,145.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,145.52/523.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.26

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