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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.22, 723.42 and 291.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.22, 723.42 and 291.35 is: 402.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.22 : 723.42 = 291.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.22/723.42 = 291.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.22x = 723.42 × 291.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.22x = 210,765.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,765.53/524.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.06

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