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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.62, 724 and 291.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.62, 724 and 291.76 is: 402.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.62 : 724 = 291.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.62/724 = 291.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.62x = 724 × 291.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.62x = 211,234.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,234.24/524.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.64

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