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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.58, 724.62 and 427.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.58, 724.62 and 427.56 is: 590.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.58 : 724.62 = 427.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.58/724.62 = 427.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.58x = 724.62 × 427.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.58x = 309,818.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,818.53/524.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.60

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