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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.28, 723.56 and 291.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.28, 723.56 and 291.48 is: 402.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.28 : 723.56 = 291.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.28/723.56 = 291.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.28x = 723.56 × 291.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.28x = 210,903.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,903.27/524.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.27

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