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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.31, 726.98 and 433.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.31, 726.98 and 433.62 is: 597.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.31 : 726.98 = 433.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.31/726.98 = 433.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.31x = 726.98 × 433.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.31x = 315,230.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,230.90/527.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.81

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