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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.23, 725.92 and 433.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.23, 725.92 and 433.68 is: 597.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.23 : 725.92 = 433.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.23/725.92 = 433.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.23x = 725.92 × 433.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.23x = 314,816.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,816.99/527.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.12

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