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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.83, 724.28 and 288.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.83, 724.28 and 288.79 is: 398.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.83 : 724.28 = 288.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.83/724.28 = 288.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.83x = 724.28 × 288.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.83x = 209,167.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,167.27/524.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.54

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