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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.97, 723.13 and 291.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.97, 723.13 and 291.09 is: 401.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.97 : 723.13 = 291.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.97/723.13 = 291.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.97x = 723.13 × 291.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.97x = 210,497.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,497.90/523.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.74

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