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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.57, 723.87 and 288.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.57, 723.87 and 288.50 is: 398.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.57 : 723.87 = 288.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.57/723.87 = 288.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.57x = 723.87 × 288.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.57x = 208,832.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,832.88/524.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.11

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