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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.50, 723.81 and 291.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.50, 723.81 and 291.67 is: 402.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.50 : 723.81 = 291.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.50/723.81 = 291.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.50x = 723.81 × 291.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.50x = 211,113.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,113.66/524.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.50

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