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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.16, 722.64 and 435.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.16, 722.64 and 435.31 is: 600.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.16 : 722.64 = 435.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.16/722.64 = 435.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.16x = 722.64 × 435.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.16x = 314,572.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,572.42/524.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.15

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