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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.68, 723.54 and 414.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.68, 723.54 and 414.28 is: 571.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.68 : 723.54 = 414.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.68/723.54 = 414.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.68x = 723.54 × 414.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.68x = 299,748.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,748.15/524.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.30

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