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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.73, 724.14 and 291.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.73, 724.14 and 291.87 is: 402.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.73 : 724.14 = 291.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.73/724.14 = 291.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.73x = 724.14 × 291.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.73x = 211,354.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,354.74/524.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.79

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