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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.12, 723.26 and 288.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.12, 723.26 and 288.07 is: 397.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.12 : 723.26 = 288.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.12/723.26 = 288.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.12x = 723.26 × 288.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.12x = 208,348.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,348.42/524.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.52

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