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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.41, 722.77 and 430.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.41, 722.77 and 430.01 is: 593.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.41 : 722.77 = 430.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.41/722.77 = 430.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.41x = 722.77 × 430.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.41x = 310,798.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,798.77/523.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.79

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