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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526, 725.16 and 409.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526, 725.16 and 409.36 is: 564.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526 : 725.16 = 409.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526/725.16 = 409.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526x = 725.16 × 409.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526x = 296,851.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,851.50/526
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.36

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