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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.98, 720.78 and 425.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.98, 720.78 and 425.52 is: 585.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.98 : 720.78 = 425.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.98/720.78 = 425.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.98x = 720.78 × 425.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.98x = 306,706.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,706.31/523.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.34

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