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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.00, 723.48 and 431.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.00, 723.48 and 431.06 is: 595.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.00 : 723.48 = 431.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.00/723.48 = 431.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.00x = 723.48 × 431.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.00x = 311,859.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,859.67/524.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.16

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