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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.16, 721.56 and 435.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.16, 721.56 and 435.68 is: 600.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.16 : 721.56 = 435.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.16/721.56 = 435.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.16x = 721.56 × 435.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.16x = 314,369.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,369.26/523.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.90

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