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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.35, 727.28 and 433.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.35, 727.28 and 433.03 is: 598.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.35 : 727.28 = 433.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.35/727.28 = 433.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.35x = 727.28 × 433.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.35x = 314,934.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,934.06/526.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.34

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