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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.32, 725.49 and 443.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.32, 725.49 and 443.28 is: 611.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.32 : 725.49 = 443.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.32/725.49 = 443.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.32x = 725.49 × 443.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.32x = 321,595.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,595.21/526.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.03

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