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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.38, 784.24 and 425.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.38, 784.24 and 425.40 is: 637.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.38 : 784.24 = 425.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.38/784.24 = 425.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.38x = 784.24 × 425.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.38x = 333,615.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,615.70/523.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.43

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