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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.08, 727.02 and 432.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.08, 727.02 and 432.68 is: 597.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.08 : 727.02 = 432.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.08/727.02 = 432.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.08x = 727.02 × 432.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.08x = 314,567.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,567.01/526.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.95

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