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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.46, 725.61 and 437.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.46, 725.61 and 437.08 is: 603.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.46 : 725.61 = 437.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.46/725.61 = 437.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.46x = 725.61 × 437.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.46x = 317,149.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,149.62/525.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.57

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