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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.08, 724.98 and 436.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.08, 724.98 and 436.60 is: 603.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.08 : 724.98 = 436.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.08/724.98 = 436.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.08x = 724.98 × 436.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.08x = 316,526.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,526.27/524.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.97

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