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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.26, 730.02 and 434.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.26, 730.02 and 434.87 is: 600.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.26 : 730.02 = 434.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.26/730.02 = 434.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.26x = 730.02 × 434.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.26x = 317,463.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,463.80/528.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.96

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