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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.72, 723.25 and 419.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.72, 723.25 and 419.47 is: 578.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.72 : 723.25 = 419.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.72/723.25 = 419.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.72x = 723.25 × 419.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.72x = 303,378.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,378.06/524.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.18

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