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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.79, 724.23 and 291.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.79, 724.23 and 291.96 is: 402.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.79 : 724.23 = 291.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.79/724.23 = 291.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.79x = 724.23 × 291.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.79x = 211,446.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,446.19/524.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.92

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