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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.41, 718.06 and 421.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.41, 718.06 and 421.99 is: 582.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.41 : 718.06 = 421.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.41/718.06 = 421.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.41x = 718.06 × 421.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.41x = 303,014.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,014.14/520.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.26

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