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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.28, 785.52 and 423.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.28, 785.52 and 423.04 is: 632.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.28 : 785.52 = 423.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.28/785.52 = 423.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.28x = 785.52 × 423.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.28x = 332,306.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,306.38/525.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.63

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