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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.30, 723.54 and 291.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.30, 723.54 and 291.41 is: 402.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.30 : 723.54 = 291.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.30/723.54 = 291.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.30x = 723.54 × 291.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.30x = 210,846.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,846.79/524.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.15

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