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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.66, 724.59 and 421.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.66, 724.59 and 421.17 is: 580.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.66 : 724.59 = 421.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.66/724.59 = 421.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.66x = 724.59 × 421.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.66x = 305,175.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,175.57/525.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.56

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