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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.23, 723.45 and 288.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.23, 723.45 and 288.20 is: 397.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.23 : 723.45 = 288.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.23/723.45 = 288.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.23x = 723.45 × 288.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.23x = 208,500.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,500.64/524.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.73

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