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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.83, 724.23 and 291.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.83, 724.23 and 291.94 is: 402.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.83 : 724.23 = 291.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.83/724.23 = 291.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.83x = 724.23 × 291.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.83x = 211,430.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,430.99/524.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.86

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