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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.60, 723.87 and 291.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.60, 723.87 and 291.71 is: 402.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.60 : 723.87 = 291.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.60/723.87 = 291.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.60x = 723.87 × 291.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.60x = 211,160.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,160.12/524.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.52

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