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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.92, 723.78 and 431.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.92, 723.78 and 431.32 is: 594.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.92 : 723.78 = 431.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.92/723.78 = 431.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.92x = 723.78 × 431.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.92x = 312,180.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,180.79/524.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.72

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