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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.96, 723.08 and 291.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.96, 723.08 and 291.08 is: 401.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.96 : 723.08 = 291.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.96/723.08 = 291.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.96x = 723.08 × 291.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.96x = 210,472.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,472.67/523.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.70

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