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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.42, 723.71 and 288.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.42, 723.71 and 288.37 is: 397.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.42 : 723.71 = 288.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.42/723.71 = 288.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.42x = 723.71 × 288.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.42x = 208,696.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,696.25/524.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.96

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