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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.04, 723.16 and 291.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.04, 723.16 and 291.16 is: 401.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.04 : 723.16 = 291.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.04/723.16 = 291.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.04x = 723.16 × 291.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.04x = 210,555.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,555.27/524.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.79

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