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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.44, 720 and 423.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.44, 720 and 423.04 is: 584.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.44 : 720 = 423.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.44/720 = 423.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.44x = 720 × 423.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.44x = 304,588.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,588.80/521.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.13

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