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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.27, 723.47 and 288.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.27, 723.47 and 288.22 is: 397.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.27 : 723.47 = 288.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.27/723.47 = 288.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.27x = 723.47 × 288.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.27x = 208,518.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,518.52/524.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.73

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