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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.99, 719.66 and 433.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.99, 719.66 and 433.55 is: 597.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.99 : 719.66 = 433.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.99/719.66 = 433.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.99x = 719.66 × 433.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.99x = 312,002.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,002.83/521.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.72

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