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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.98, 723.10 and 287.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.98, 723.10 and 287.93 is: 397.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.98 : 723.10 = 287.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.98/723.10 = 287.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.98x = 723.10 × 287.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.98x = 208,197.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,197.85/523.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.34

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