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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.35, 725.90 and 432.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.35, 725.90 and 432.03 is: 596.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.35 : 725.90 = 432.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.35/725.90 = 432.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.35x = 725.90 × 432.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.35x = 313,611.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,611.14/525.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.95

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