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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.59, 726.32 and 436.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.59, 726.32 and 436.98 is: 603.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.59 : 726.32 = 436.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.59/726.32 = 436.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.59x = 726.32 × 436.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.59x = 317,385.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,385.13/525.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.87

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