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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.60, 785.99 and 432.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.60, 785.99 and 432.29 is: 651.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.60 : 785.99 = 432.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.60/785.99 = 432.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.60x = 785.99 × 432.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.60x = 339,775.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,775.62/521.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.41

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