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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.05, 725.18 and 432.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.05, 725.18 and 432.63 is: 596.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.05 : 725.18 = 432.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.05/725.18 = 432.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.05x = 725.18 × 432.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.05x = 313,732.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,732.46/526.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.39

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