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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.89, 724.36 and 288.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.89, 724.36 and 288.85 is: 398.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.89 : 724.36 = 288.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.89/724.36 = 288.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.89x = 724.36 × 288.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.89x = 209,231.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,231.39/524.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.62

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