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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.68, 720.84 and 429.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.68, 720.84 and 429.52 is: 593.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.68 : 720.84 = 429.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.68/720.84 = 429.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.68x = 720.84 × 429.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.68x = 309,615.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,615.20/521.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.50

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