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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.56, 724 and 291.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.56, 724 and 291.68 is: 402.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.56 : 724 = 291.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.56/724 = 291.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.56x = 724 × 291.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.56x = 211,176.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,176.32/524.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.58

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