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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.17, 723.32 and 288.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.17, 723.32 and 288.12 is: 397.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.17 : 723.32 = 288.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.17/723.32 = 288.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.17x = 723.32 × 288.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.17x = 208,402.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,402.96/524.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.59

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