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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.98, 725.18 and 437.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.98, 725.18 and 437.54 is: 603.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.98 : 725.18 = 437.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.98/725.18 = 437.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.98x = 725.18 × 437.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.98x = 317,295.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,295.26/525.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.25

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