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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524, 723.16 and 291.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524, 723.16 and 291.18 is: 401.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524 : 723.16 = 291.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524/723.16 = 291.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524x = 723.16 × 291.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524x = 210,569.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,569.73/524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.85

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