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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524, 723.20 and 399.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524, 723.20 and 399.84 is: 551.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524 : 723.20 = 399.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524/723.20 = 399.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524x = 723.20 × 399.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524x = 289,164.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,164.29/524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.84

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