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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.32, 813.60 and 524.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.32, 813.60 and 524.72 is: 723.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.32 : 813.60 = 524.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.32/813.60 = 524.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.32x = 813.60 × 524.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.32x = 426,912.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,912.19/590.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.19

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