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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.40, 723.54 and 426.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.40, 723.54 and 426.40 is: 587.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.40 : 723.54 = 426.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.40/723.54 = 426.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.40x = 723.54 × 426.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.40x = 308,517.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,517.46/525.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.20

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