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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.56, 723.90 and 291.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.56, 723.90 and 291.73 is: 402.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.56 : 723.90 = 291.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.56/723.90 = 291.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.56x = 723.90 × 291.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.56x = 211,184.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,184.43/524.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.59

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