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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.58, 723.51 and 391.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.58, 723.51 and 391.74 is: 540.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.58 : 723.51 = 391.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.58/723.51 = 391.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.58x = 723.51 × 391.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.58x = 283,427.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,427.81/524.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.29

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