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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.27, 725.39 and 432.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.27, 725.39 and 432.93 is: 597.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.27 : 725.39 = 432.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.27/725.39 = 432.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.27x = 725.39 × 432.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.27x = 314,039.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,039.47/525.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.87

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