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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.88, 725.31 and 427.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.88, 725.31 and 427.14 is: 590.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.88 : 725.31 = 427.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.88/725.31 = 427.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.88x = 725.31 × 427.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.88x = 309,808.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,808.91/524.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.25

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