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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.29, 725.36 and 452.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.29, 725.36 and 452.31 is: 623.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.29 : 725.36 = 452.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.29/725.36 = 452.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.29x = 725.36 × 452.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.29x = 328,087.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,087.58/526.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.40

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