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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.18, 723.38 and 288.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.18, 723.38 and 288.14 is: 397.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.18 : 723.38 = 288.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.18/723.38 = 288.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.18x = 723.38 × 288.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.18x = 208,429.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,429.66/524.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.63

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