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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.28, 723.52 and 291.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.28, 723.52 and 291.44 is: 402.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.28 : 723.52 = 291.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.28/723.52 = 291.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.28x = 723.52 × 291.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.28x = 210,862.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,862.67/524.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.19

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