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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.19, 725.60 and 432.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.19, 725.60 and 432.83 is: 596.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.19 : 725.60 = 432.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.19/725.60 = 432.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.19x = 725.60 × 432.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.19x = 314,055.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,055.66/526.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.85

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