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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.40, 723.62 and 291.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.40, 723.62 and 291.50 is: 402.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.40 : 723.62 = 291.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.40/723.62 = 291.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.40x = 723.62 × 291.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.40x = 210,935.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,935.23/524.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.24

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