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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.45, 723.72 and 291.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.45, 723.72 and 291.57 is: 402.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.45 : 723.72 = 291.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.45/723.72 = 291.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.45x = 723.72 × 291.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.45x = 211,015.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,015.04/524.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.36

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