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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.99, 723.11 and 291.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.99, 723.11 and 291.11 is: 401.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.99 : 723.11 = 291.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.99/723.11 = 291.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.99x = 723.11 × 291.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.99x = 210,504.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,504.55/523.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.73

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