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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.02, 723.42 and 431.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.02, 723.42 and 431.46 is: 594.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.02 : 723.42 = 431.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.02/723.42 = 431.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.02x = 723.42 × 431.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.02x = 312,126.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,126.79/525.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.50

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