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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.36, 785.93 and 421.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.36, 785.93 and 421.76 is: 632.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.36 : 785.93 = 421.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.36/785.93 = 421.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.36x = 785.93 × 421.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.36x = 331,467.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,467.80/524.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.14

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