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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.54, 723.86 and 288.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.54, 723.86 and 288.50 is: 398.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.54 : 723.86 = 288.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.54/723.86 = 288.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.54x = 723.86 × 288.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.54x = 208,832.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,832.34/524.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.12

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