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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.39, 723.68 and 288.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.39, 723.68 and 288.34 is: 397.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.39 : 723.68 = 288.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.39/723.68 = 288.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.39x = 723.68 × 288.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.39x = 208,666.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,666.98/524.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.92

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