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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.57, 718.50 and 433.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.57, 718.50 and 433.09 is: 597.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.57 : 718.50 = 433.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.57/718.50 = 433.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.57x = 718.50 × 433.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.57x = 311,175.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,175.17/520.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.76

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