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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.76, 720.66 and 423.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.76, 720.66 and 423.90 is: 585.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.76 : 720.66 = 423.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.76/720.66 = 423.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.76x = 720.66 × 423.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.76x = 305,487.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,487.77/521.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.49

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