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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.81, 724.28 and 291.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.81, 724.28 and 291.94 is: 402.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.81 : 724.28 = 291.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.81/724.28 = 291.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.81x = 724.28 × 291.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.81x = 211,443.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,443.03/524.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.89

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