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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.15, 720.18 and 427.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.15, 720.18 and 427.73 is: 591.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.15 : 720.18 = 427.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.15/720.18 = 427.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.15x = 720.18 × 427.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.15x = 308,042.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,042.59/521.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.08

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