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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.68, 723.53 and 431.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.68, 723.53 and 431.33 is: 594.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.68 : 723.53 = 431.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.68/723.53 = 431.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.68x = 723.53 × 431.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.68x = 312,077.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,077.66/524.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.80

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