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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.57, 723.22 and 430.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.57, 723.22 and 430.19 is: 591.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.57 : 723.22 = 430.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.57/723.22 = 430.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.57x = 723.22 × 430.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.57x = 311,122.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,122.01/525.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.97

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