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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.17, 723.33 and 291.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.17, 723.33 and 291.29 is: 401.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.17 : 723.33 = 291.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.17/723.33 = 291.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.17x = 723.33 × 291.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.17x = 210,698.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,698.80/524.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.97

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