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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.88, 787.68 and 421.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.88, 787.68 and 421.92 is: 633.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.88 : 787.68 = 421.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.88/787.68 = 421.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.88x = 787.68 × 421.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.88x = 332,337.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,337.95/524.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.17

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