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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.73, 724.12 and 288.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.73, 724.12 and 288.69 is: 398.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.73 : 724.12 = 288.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.73/724.12 = 288.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.73x = 724.12 × 288.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.73x = 209,042.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,042.77/524.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.38

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