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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.98, 718.25 and 432.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.98, 718.25 and 432.15 is: 595.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.98 : 718.25 = 432.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.98/718.25 = 432.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.98x = 718.25 × 432.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.98x = 310,389.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,389.58/520.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.78

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