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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.20, 721.68 and 407.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.20, 721.68 and 407.04 is: 561.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.20 : 721.68 = 407.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.20/721.68 = 407.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.20x = 721.68 × 407.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.20x = 293,752.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,752.63/523.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.45

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