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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.90, 724.38 and 288.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.90, 724.38 and 288.86 is: 398.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.90 : 724.38 = 288.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.90/724.38 = 288.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.90x = 724.38 × 288.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.90x = 209,246.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,246.22/524.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.64

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