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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.39, 723.93 and 406.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.39, 723.93 and 406.10 is: 560.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.39 : 723.93 = 406.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.39/723.93 = 406.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.39x = 723.93 × 406.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.39x = 293,987.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,987.97/524.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.63

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