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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.57, 718.12 and 423.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.57, 718.12 and 423.65 is: 583.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.57 : 718.12 = 423.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.57/718.12 = 423.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.57x = 718.12 × 423.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.57x = 304,231.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,231.54/521.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.30

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