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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.26, 715.32 and 436.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.26, 715.32 and 436.37 is: 601.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.26 : 715.32 = 436.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.26/715.32 = 436.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.26x = 715.32 × 436.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.26x = 312,140.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,140.61/519.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.13

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