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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.14, 723.32 and 291.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.14, 723.32 and 291.27 is: 401.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.14 : 723.32 = 291.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.14/723.32 = 291.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.14x = 723.32 × 291.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.14x = 210,681.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,681.42/524.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.96

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