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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.19, 726.78 and 443.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.19, 726.78 and 443.57 is: 612.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.19 : 726.78 = 443.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.19/726.78 = 443.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.19x = 726.78 × 443.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.19x = 322,374.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,374.17/526.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.66

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