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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.79, 724.16 and 288.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.79, 724.16 and 288.69 is: 398.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.79 : 724.16 = 288.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.79/724.16 = 288.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.79x = 724.16 × 288.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.79x = 209,055.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,055.76/524.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.36

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