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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.96, 726 and 443.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.96, 726 and 443.04 is: 611.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.96 : 726 = 443.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.96/726 = 443.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.96x = 726 × 443.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.96x = 321,647.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,647.04/525.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.54

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