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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.10, 723.27 and 291.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.10, 723.27 and 291.23 is: 401.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.10 : 723.27 = 291.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.10/723.27 = 291.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.10x = 723.27 × 291.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.10x = 210,634.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,634.31/524.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.90

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