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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.70, 786.23 and 421.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.70, 786.23 and 421.10 is: 632.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.70 : 786.23 = 421.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.70/786.23 = 421.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.70x = 786.23 × 421.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.70x = 331,081.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,081.45/523.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.20

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