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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.57, 723.91 and 288.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.57, 723.91 and 288.52 is: 398.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.57 : 723.91 = 288.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.57/723.91 = 288.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.57x = 723.91 × 288.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.57x = 208,864.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,864.05/524.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.16

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