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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.88, 724.20 and 291.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.88, 724.20 and 291.96 is: 402.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.88 : 724.20 = 291.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.88/724.20 = 291.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.88x = 724.20 × 291.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.88x = 211,437.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,437.43/524.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.83

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