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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.34, 722.79 and 431.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.34, 722.79 and 431.01 is: 594.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.34 : 722.79 = 431.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.34/722.79 = 431.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.34x = 722.79 × 431.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.34x = 311,529.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,529.72/524.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.14

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