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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.39, 723.35 and 435.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.39, 723.35 and 435.36 is: 600.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.39 : 723.35 = 435.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.39/723.35 = 435.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.39x = 723.35 × 435.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.39x = 314,917.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,917.66/524.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.54

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