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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.06, 725.49 and 431.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.06, 725.49 and 431.64 is: 596.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.06 : 725.49 = 431.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.06/725.49 = 431.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.06x = 725.49 × 431.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.06x = 313,150.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,150.50/525.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.41

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