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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.31, 723.53 and 288.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.31, 723.53 and 288.26 is: 397.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.31 : 723.53 = 288.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.31/723.53 = 288.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.31x = 723.53 × 288.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.31x = 208,559.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,559.70/524.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.78

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