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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.96, 723.06 and 287.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.96, 723.06 and 287.91 is: 397.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.96 : 723.06 = 287.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.96/723.06 = 287.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.96x = 723.06 × 287.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.96x = 208,175.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,175.48/523.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.31

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