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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.58, 719.10 and 423.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.58, 719.10 and 423.56 is: 585.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.58 : 719.10 = 423.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.58/719.10 = 423.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.58x = 719.10 × 423.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.58x = 304,582.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,582.00/520.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.08

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