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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.01, 716.36 and 437.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.01, 716.36 and 437.12 is: 602.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.01 : 716.36 = 437.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.01/716.36 = 437.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.01x = 716.36 × 437.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.01x = 313,129.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,129.52/520.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.17

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