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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.39, 718.84 and 432.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.39, 718.84 and 432.55 is: 596.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.39 : 718.84 = 432.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.39/718.84 = 432.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.39x = 718.84 × 432.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.39x = 310,934.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,934.24/521.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.36

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