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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.96, 718.02 and 431.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.96, 718.02 and 431.60 is: 596.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.96 : 718.02 = 431.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.96/718.02 = 431.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.96x = 718.02 × 431.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.96x = 309,897.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,897.43/519.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.00

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