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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.96, 723.04 and 287.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.96, 723.04 and 287.90 is: 397.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.96 : 723.04 = 287.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.96/723.04 = 287.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.96x = 723.04 × 287.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.96x = 208,163.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,163.22/523.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.29

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