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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.22, 706.24 and 433.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.22, 706.24 and 433.39 is: 597.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.22 : 706.24 = 433.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.22/706.24 = 433.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.22x = 706.24 × 433.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.22x = 306,077.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,077.35/512.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.55

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